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Maxus Euniq 5 vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maxus Euniq 5 or VW Polo?

Maxus Euniq 5 vs VW Polo: Key differences

Maxus Euniq 5

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VW Polo

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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Euniq 5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Maxus Euniq 5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,141 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Polo offers moderately more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers barely more torque with 320 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 667 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Polo offers significantly more boot space – 351 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Euniq 5 carries moderately more – 541 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is far ahead overall 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
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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
46,400 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
360 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4,825 mm
Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,800 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
541 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

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

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Maxus
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Maxus Euniq 5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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