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VW Polo vs Porsche 911 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 125,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Porsche 911 Coupe?

VW Polo vs Porsche 911 Coupe: Key differences

VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Porsche 911 Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • substantially 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Porsche 911 Coupe costs 125,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 108,570 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche 911 Coupe with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

911 Coupe

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 Porsche 911 Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 504 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 480 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.

Seats: VW Polo offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,536 kg. The difference is around 393 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche 911 Coupe offers marginally more boot space – 373 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries visibly more – 457 kg compared to 310 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is clearly superior overall 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.

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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
125,800 - 301,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 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
233 - 312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
373 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
228 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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