Volkswagen Polo 1996 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999
| 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo 1996 and Volkswagen Polo 1999 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Polo 1996 torque is 1 NM more than Volkswagen Polo 1999. Volkswagen Polo 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo 1996 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo 1996 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo 1999, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo 1996 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 1996 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo 1996 is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Polo 1996 is 40 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 1999, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Polo 1996 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
762 litres | 975 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo 1996 has 210 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo 1999. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo 1999 (by 213 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo 1996 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo 1999, which means Volkswagen Polo 1996 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`435 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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