Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Polo is 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 12 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 100 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 318 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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