Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Fiat Punto. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1020 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: | 245 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 52 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 105 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`550 | 1`490 | |
| 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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