Volkswagen Polo II (86C) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

1981–1994 vs 1994–2001 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm, Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm — a 56 cm difference.
Boot: Polo II (86C) 215 l, Polo III (6N) 455 l.
Lowest consumption: Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km, Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: Polo II (86C) 33–83 kW, Polo III (6N) 37–92 kW.
Standard equipment: Polo II (86C) 9 items (CL), Polo III (6N) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994 · 5 engines · CL, GL, C, FoxSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001 · 10 engines · CL, GL, Trendline, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994no listings	Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,725 mm	Length3,715 mm–4,285 mm
Width	Width1,580 mm	Width1,640 mm–1,655 mm
Height	Height1,340 mm–1,355 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,335 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume195 l–215 l	Trunk volume245 l–455 l
Curb weight	Curb weight740 kg–845 kg	Curb weight890 kg–1,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1981–1994	Production years1994–2001
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines10
Power	Power33–83 kW (45–113 hp)	Power37–92 kW (50–125 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4	Displacement (l)1.0–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.4 D	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.3 G40	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 GTI
Top speed	Top speed196 km/h	Top speed202 km/h
Trim levelsCL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · CL	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim16 · GT	Items in the top trim24 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
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 · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Polo II (86C) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm, Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm (a 560 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,443 vs 2,335 mm. Boot: 455 vs 215 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Polo II (86C) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Polo II (86C) uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.4 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km (1.4 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Polo II (86C) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The strongest Volkswagen Polo II (86C) makes 83 kW (113 hp) (1.3 G40); the strongest Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 GTI).

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