Volkswagen Polo 1997 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo 1997 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo 1997 engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo 1999, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Volkswagen Polo 1999. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo 1997 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo 1997 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo 1999, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo 1997 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 1997 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 1997 is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Polo 1997 is 40 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 1999, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Polo 1997 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 975 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo 1997 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 215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo 1997 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo 1999, which means Volkswagen Polo 1997 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Polo 1999 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo 1997 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo 1999, so Volkswagen Polo 1999 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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