Daewoo Lanos Hatchback 3 Doors (1996 – 2002) vs Volkswagen Polo Sedan (1996 – 1998): specs compared

The Daewoo Lanos Hatchback 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 107 hp against 100 hp. The Volkswagen Polo Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 11.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 1,080 kg. At 4,140 mm, the Volkswagen Polo Sedan is 66 mm longer than the Daewoo Lanos Hatchback 3 Doors.

Specification Daewoo Lanos Hatchback 3 Doors Daewoo Lanos Hatchback 3 Doors 1996 – 2002 Volkswagen Polo Sedan Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1996 – 1998
Overview
Origin South Korea Germany
Documented years 1996 – 2002 1996 – 1998
Body style Hatchback Sedan
Variants 3 5
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 75 – 107 hp 60 – 101 hp
Torque 115 – 145 Nm 116 – 202 Nm
0–100 km/h 11.5 – 15.0 s 10.9 – 16.9 s
Top speed 166 – 180 km/h 157 – 188 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.2 – 7.9 L/100 km 4.9 – 7.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,074 mm 4,140 mm
Width 1,679 mm 1,641 mm
Height 1,433 mm 1,410 mm
Wheelbase 2,520 mm 2,441 mm
Curb weight 1,080 – 1,116 kg 970 – 1,035 kg

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