Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Peugeot 107 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 37 HP more power than Peugeot 107, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Peugeot 107. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 107 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 107, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 107. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 108 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. Peugeot 107 2012 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is larger. Volkswagen Polo is 54 cm longer than the Peugeot 107, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 139 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 712 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Polo has 141 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 107. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 1.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 107, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`190 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests, but Peugeot 107 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 107 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6800 | |
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