Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1981 – 1994) vs Toyota Starlet 3 Doors (1984 – 1989): specs compared
Both offer around 75 hp at most. The Toyota Starlet 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 11.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 695 kg against 733 kg. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors dates from 1981 – 1994, the Toyota Starlet 3 Doors from 1984 – 1989.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
1981 – 1994
|
Toyota
Starlet 3 Doors
1984 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1994 | 1984 – 1989 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 39 – 75 hp | 54 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 74 – 104 Nm | 75 – 103 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 21.2 s | 10.5 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 167 km/h | 150 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 8.3 L/100 km | 4.8 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,660 mm | 3,701 mm |
| Width | 1,580 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,339 mm | 2,301 mm |
| Curb weight | 695 – 779 kg | 733 – 793 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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