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VW Polo vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

VW Polo vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

VW Polo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 288,742 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.4 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 563 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

Polo

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 702 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Polo offers markedly more boot space – 351 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries marginally more – 457 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo holds a decisive overall lead 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
VW Polo
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

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VW Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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VW Polo
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 - 148 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Aston Martin
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