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VW Polo vs Maxus T90 EV comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 56,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Maxus T90 EV?

VW Polo vs Maxus T90 EV: Key differences

VW Polo

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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Maxus T90 EV

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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Maxus T90 EV costs 56,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,831 £.

T90 EV

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 VW Polo offers slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Maxus T90 EV takes 12.3 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers only slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Polo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is substantially lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 1,232 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus T90 EV carries significantly more – 925 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 468 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo stands well ahead of its rival 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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Maxus T90 EV

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 - 148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
2,375 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
925 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Maxus
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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