Autobianchi A112 Abarth (1977 – 1985) vs Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1975 – 1981): specs compared
The Autobianchi A112 Abarth is the more powerful of the two, with up to 70 hp against 60 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.0 s against 12.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 154 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. At 3,599 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is 369 mm longer than the Autobianchi A112 Abarth. The Autobianchi A112 Abarth dates from 1977 – 1985, the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors from 1975 – 1981.
| Specification |
Autobianchi
A112 Abarth
1977 – 1985
|
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
1975 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1985 | 1975 – 1981 |
| Body style | Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 70 hp | 40 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 61 – 93 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 s | 12.9 – 21.2 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 135 – 154 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 L/100 km | 7.6 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,230 mm | 3,599 mm |
| Width | 1,480 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,360 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,038 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 700 kg | 685 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.