2010 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 433 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Polo | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Polo | Golf |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1550 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1088 kg | 1521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1682 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |