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VW Polo vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Genesis G90?

VW Polo vs Genesis G90: Key differences

VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Genesis G90

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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

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 Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,896 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

G90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G90 offers clearly more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers considerably more torque with 549 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 229 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 1,117 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G90 offers marginally more boot space – 368 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G90 carries barely more – 505 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 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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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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4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Genesis G90

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
-
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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