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Omoda 5 vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (224 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Omoda 5 or VW Polo?

Omoda 5 vs VW Polo: Key differences

Omoda 5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
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VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Omoda 5 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,513 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Omoda 5 with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Omoda 5 offers marginally more power – delivering 224 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Omoda 5 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Omoda 5 delivers very slightly more torque with 340 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,621 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Polo offers marginally more boot space – 351 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Omoda 5 carries somewhat more – 536 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Omoda 5 has only a minor advantage 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.

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Omoda 5

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 224 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 km
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Reviews Omoda 5

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Pablo
8 May 2026, 07:59:00

Fantastic. It would be great to have a bit more battery capacity and a higher DC charging speed.

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maurizio
22 Nov 2025, 17:34:12

Depending on your needs: better for safety, comfort, boot space, trim and performance — downside: higher fuel consumption.

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
24,800 - 31,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,621 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,824 - 1,830 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
431 - 536 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 224 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
295 - 340 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 165 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Omoda
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Omoda 5?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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