Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Peugeot 206 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 8 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
975 litres | 1130 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`550 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`035 kg | 1`040 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 485 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 206 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Peugeot 206 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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