Volkswagen Polo 2003 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 9 HP less power than Fiat Punto, but torque is 2 NM more than Fiat Punto. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 27 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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