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SsangYong Musso vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (28,700 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Musso or VW Polo?

SsangYong Musso vs VW Polo: Key differences

SsangYong Musso

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VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the SsangYong Musso costs 28,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,447 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

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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 marginally more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Musso delivers moderately more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 902 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries substantially more – 1,010 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 553 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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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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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
28,700 - 42,700 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
221 - 245 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
149 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the SsangYong Musso?

The SsangYong Musso is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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