Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (2001 – 2005) vs Holden Barina 3 Doors (2000 – 2005): specs compared

Both offer around 130 hp at most. The Holden Barina 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.3 s. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 202 km/h. The Holden Barina 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 920 kg against 960 kg. At 3,899 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is 61 mm longer than the Holden Barina 3 Doors.

Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 2001 – 2005 Holden Barina 3 Doors Holden Barina 3 Doors 2000 – 2005
Overview
Origin Germany Australia
Documented years 2001 – 2005 2000 – 2005
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 10 8
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 54 – 130 hp 60 – 125 hp
Torque 106 – 310 Nm 88 – 240 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.3 – 17.5 s 8.0 – 15.0 s
Top speed 152 – 206 km/h 155 – 202 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.5 – 6.9 L/100 km 4.4 – 7.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,899 mm 3,838 mm
Width 1,651 mm 1,646 mm
Height 1,461 mm 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,461 mm 2,492 mm
Curb weight 960 – 1,115 kg 920 – 1,155 kg

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