Volkswagen Polo 1996 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 60 HP | 97 HP | |
Torque: | 116 NM | 130 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 37 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.7 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
830 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
650 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.14 m | 4.18 m | |
Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 7 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`455 | 1`000 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | high | |
Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 600 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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