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Volkswagen Polo III (6N) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

1994–2001 vs 2001–2009 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

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Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001 · 10 engines · CL, GL, Trendline, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–2009 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →
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Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001no listings
Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–20091 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length3,715 mm–4,285 mmLength3,897 mm–3,916 mm
Width1,640 mm–1,655 mmWidth1,650 mm
Height1,420 mm–1,430 mmHeight1,465 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,443 mmWheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance110 mm–120 mmGround clearance100 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume245 l–455 lTrunk volume270 l
Curb weight890 kg–1,085 kgCurb weight1,030 kg–1,173 kg
Fuel tank45 lFuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years1994–2001Production years2001–2009
Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, WagonBody typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines10Number of engines10
Power37–92 kW (50–125 hp)Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)1.0–1.9Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TDILowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 GTIBest 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.8 T GTI
Top speed202 km/hTop speed216 km/h
Trim levelsCL · Trendline
Items in the base trim11 · CLItems in the base trim17 · Trendline
Items in the top trim24 · HighlineItems in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort1 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling✓Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 4
Driver's Airbag—Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag—Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS—ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Polo III (6N) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm, Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm (a 369 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,443 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 455 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Polo III (6N) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Polo III (6N) uses 4.6 l/100 km (1.4 TDI); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Polo III (6N) or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The strongest Volkswagen Polo III (6N) makes 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 GTI); the strongest Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T GTI).

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