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Fiat Panda vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or VW Polo?

Fiat Panda vs VW Polo: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Panda is noticeably cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the VW Polo costs 17,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,124 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Polo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Polo offers substantially more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 228 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Polo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is only slightly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,143 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Polo offers noticeably more boot space – 351 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries markedly more – 457 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,100 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
92 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Panda?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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