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VW Polo vs Fiat Pandina comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 65 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Fiat Pandina?

VW Polo vs Fiat Pandina: Key differences

VW Polo

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Fiat Pandina

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely lighter
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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.

Fiat Pandina is markedly 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 Pandina uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Pandina

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 considerably more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Fiat Pandina takes 14.1 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

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

Polo

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, Fiat Pandina is barely lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,143 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Polo offers clearly 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 a bit more – 457 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 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
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Fiat Pandina

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 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
116 - 148 g/km
co2
113 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
365 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
65 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
48 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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