Volkswagen Polo 1998 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.8 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Polo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 |
762 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`480 | 1`300 | |
| 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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