Dacia 1310 Break (1980 – 1984) vs Volkswagen Polo Coupe (1982 – 1990): specs compared
Both offer around 56 hp at most. The Volkswagen Polo Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 19.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 155 km/h against 143 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 725 kg against 960 kg. At 4,404 mm, the Dacia 1310 Break is 424 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo Coupe. The Dacia 1310 Break dates from 1980 – 1984, the Volkswagen Polo Coupe from 1982 – 1990.
| Specification |
Dacia
1310 Break
1980 – 1984
|
Volkswagen
Polo Coupe
1982 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Germany |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1984 | 1982 – 1990 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 56 hp | 39 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 74 – 95 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 19.0 s | 13.0 – 21.2 s |
| Top speed | 143 km/h | 135 – 155 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 L/100 km | 6.9 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,404 mm | 3,980 mm |
| Width | 1,636 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 960 kg | 725 – 733 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.