Fiat Punto II (188) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

1999–2005 vs 2001–2009 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Punto II (188) 3,835 mm, Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Punto II (188) 297 l, Polo IV (9N) 270 l.
Lowest consumption: Punto II (188) 4.4 l/100 km, Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Punto II (188) 44–96 kW, Polo IV (9N) 40–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Punto II (188) 21 items (Active), Polo IV (9N) 17 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Polo IV (9N) from €7,000 (1 listing); no Punto II (188) is listed right now.

Fiat Punto II (188)1999–2005 · 10 engines · Active, Dynamic, Emotion, SportingSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–2009 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Punto II (188)1999–2005no listings	Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–20091 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length3,760 mm–3,835 mm	Length3,897 mm–3,916 mm
Width	Width1,660 mm	Width1,650 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm–1,480 mm	Height1,465 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,460 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume275 l–297 l	Trunk volume270 l
Curb weight	Curb weight940 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,173 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank47 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2005	Production years2001–2009
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power44–96 kW (60–131 hp)	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.3 Multijet 70	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.8 16V HGT 130	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.8 T GTI
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Active	Items in the base trim17 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Emotion	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort4 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Punto II (188) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm, Fiat Punto II (188) 3,835 mm (a 81 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,460 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 270 vs 297 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Punto II (188) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The most frugal Fiat Punto II (188) uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.3 Multijet 70); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Punto II (188) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The strongest Fiat Punto II (188) makes 96 kW (131 hp) (1.8 16V HGT 130); the strongest Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T GTI).

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