Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1990 – 1994) vs Toyota Starlet 3 Doors (1989 – 1996): specs compared

The Toyota Starlet 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 82 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 12.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 710 kg against 767 kg.

Specification Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1990 – 1994 Toyota Starlet 3 Doors Toyota Starlet 3 Doors 1989 – 1996
Overview
Origin Germany Japan
Documented years 1990 – 1994 1989 – 1996
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 5
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 45 – 75 hp 54 – 82 hp
Torque 76 – 99 Nm 91 – 110 Nm
0–100 km/h 12.1 – 20.5 s 10.3 – 14.5 s
Top speed 142 – 172 km/h 155 – 175 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.2 – 7.2 L/100 km 4.8 – 7.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,759 mm 3,721 mm
Width 1,570 mm 1,600 mm
Height 1,349 mm 1,389 mm
Wheelbase 2,339 mm 2,301 mm
Curb weight 767 – 795 kg 710 – 819 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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