VW Golf and Polo are already well known models between VW car fans. I asked myself the same thing, what should I choose a VW Golf or a Polo ? Is there any big or small differences between those two cars ? Since I was able to drive them ( not only a test drive, I own a VW Polo and driven a lot of Golf models III, IV, V and VI) I understand what are the differences. I am not talking about older or newer models, I am going to talk about the main difference on a long term and looking back at the previous versions.
VW Polo: This is actually ( as everyone knows ) a smaller Golf. Everything inside looks great, good quality interior, almost looks like in a Golf but at a smaller scale. If you decide to buy a Polo, you probably live in a city where it can be parked easily or at least easier than a Golf. Also, the engines are similar but Polo engines doesn`t share the same power with his bigger brother at some engines. An exception would be the GTI version but we are talking here about a regular VW Polo that most of the people would buy. I said that it can be the favourite of those living in a city but that doesn`t mean that it doesn`t handle well on a long road. Especially the diesel engines were designed for those who were making long trips ( over 30.000 km / year ) and Polo is going to be a good partner but it`s not going to be so comfortable when compared with the Golf. Here is a picture with a VW POLO 6R
VW Golf: The big brother of Polo has the same quality. I would dare to say that the interior is a little different with a + for the Golf. It`s larger and it looks like a car that you would buy because you want it to be a perfect balance between driving a car in a city and also outside on a trip. At this car you will notice the same engines that are available at Polo but you will also find more options and powerful engines if you have the money for them. It has two main advantages when compared with his little brother Polo. It is larger so if you`re going on a short trip with your wife/girlfriend and you choose to call another couple the space should be decent/enough for 4 adults. Also it is more comfortable than the Polo. Here is a picture with VW GOLF 6
Golf will offer you a couple of options ( not so important if you`re going to ask me ) that you can`t find at a Polo even if you have the money. For example at the time that I am writing this article at Polo you can order one with an automatic climatronic but not the dual zone automatic climatronic which is available only for the Golf. It make sense if you`re going to ask me, since the space is not that big when compared with a Golf. I know that people would want to choose the temperature of their air but remember that not a long time ago, most of the cars didn`t had an A/C or climatronic. Ask your father or your grandpa.
Golf is more comfortable when compared with the Polo but don`t imagine that it`s a huge difference between them. However it really worth to mention this detail.
A Golf will offer more space so if you travel with more than 2 persons I would recommend a Golf because you don`t know when you need an additional space.
Golf is faster ( in some cases ) because it offers a couple of gas and diesel engines that can`t be found at a Polo. I am talking here about the normal cars ( forget about the GTI cars ).
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Polo is cheaper than a Golf and it will offer you almost the same technology if we`re talking about the ABS, ESP, ASR, HoldHill functions etc...
You can park a Polo easier than a Golf and you will drive it easily because of it`s size ( in a busy town ).
Polo parts are also cheaper and it will cost you less money not to mention the fuel economy when we will compare two engines that can be found on both cars. Since Polo weight is 100-200 kg less than a Golf it will be more economical if the same engine will be used on both cars.
Now the big question. Supposing that you have the money and you can afford both cars, which one of them would be the best option for you ? It`s simple, if you need more power and comfort choose the VW Golf. If what you need is a practical car, without too much space and having almost all the options that a car needs nowadays ( and I mean the really useful one such as the ABS, ESP etc. ) choose the Polo. For a better answer at those difference I would recommend you to schedule a test drive at a Volkswagen dealer. This should give you a better ideea and should be the final decision between those two cars. Right now I drive a Polo since I am a young person without a family,it`s an awesome car but in the future I would definitly choose the Golf. Actually it`s the next car that I would like to drive right after the Polo.