Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (2001 – 2005) vs SEAT Arosa (2001 – 2004): specs compared
Both offer around 100 hp at most. The SEAT Arosa is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 874 kg against 1,010 kg. At 3,899 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is 348 mm longer than the SEAT Arosa.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo 5 Doors
2001 – 2005
|
SEAT
Arosa
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 8 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 101 hp | 50 – 101 hp |
| Torque | 106 – 240 Nm | 86 – 195 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 17.5 s | 10.0 – 17.7 s |
| Top speed | 152 – 188 km/h | 151 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 6.9 L/100 km | 4.3 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,899 mm | 3,548 – 3,551 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,319 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,010 – 1,130 kg | 874 – 955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.