Fiat 127 (1977 – 1981) vs Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1975 – 1981): specs compared
The Fiat 127 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 70 hp against 60 hp. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 14.0 s. The Fiat 127 has the higher top speed: 159 km/h against 154 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 685 kg against 720 kg. The Fiat 127 dates from 1977 – 1981, the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors from 1975 – 1981.
| Specification |
Fiat
127
1977 – 1981
|
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
1975 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1975 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 70 hp | 40 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 64 – 83 Nm | 61 – 93 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.0 – 19.1 s | 12.9 – 21.2 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 159 km/h | 135 – 154 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 9.0 L/100 km | 7.6 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,645 mm | 3,599 mm |
| Width | 1,527 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,225 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 720 – 775 kg | 685 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.