Volkswagen Polo Vs BMW 3 Series comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 6.45 Lakh

₹ 46.99 Lakh

Overview

Compare Volkswagen Polo and BMW 3 Series

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Volkswagen Polo Vs BMW 3 Series on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series starts at ₹ 41.7 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 48.5 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 42.1 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 47.5 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the Volkswagen Polo starts at ₹ 5.93 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 9.59 Lakh for range topping Petrol model.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 20 kmpl. The Volkswagen Polo base Petrol returns 18 kmpl.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 255 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Volkswagen Polo comes in 2 Petrol 75, 109 bhp engines.

Engine

Engine Type

1.0L MPI Engine, 3-Cylinder In-line

TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine

Displacement (CC)

999 CC

1998 CC

No Of Cylinder

Power

75 bhp@6200 rpm

255 bhp@5000 rpm

Torque

95 Nm@2950-3800 rpm

400 Nm@1550-4400 rpm

Drive Train

FWD

RWD

Emission Standard

BS VI

Dimensions

Length

3971 mm

4633 mm

Width

1682 mm

1811 mm

Height

1469 mm

1429 mm

Wheelbase

2469 mm

2810 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm

157 mm

Boot Space

295 L

480 L

Kerb Weight

1015 Kg

1544 Kg

Gross Weight

1500 Kg

2055 Kg

Front Track

1460 mm

1544 mm

Rear Track

1456 mm

1583 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

4.97 m

5.50 m

No. Of Doors

Seating Capacity

Transmission

No. of gears

Automatic

Clutch Type

N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type

Steel Wheel

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Tubeless Radial

Front Tyre Size

175/70 R14

225/45 R18

Rear Tyre Size

175/70 R14

255/40 R18

Braking System

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Stabiliser Bar

Double Joint Spring-strut Axle

Rear Suspension

Semi-independent Trailing Arm

Five-Arm

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City

N/A

Mileage Highway

N/A

Mileage

17.75 Kmpl

16.13 Kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45.0

59.0

Steering

Power Steering

Steering Type

Electric Power Steering

Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph

10.5 seconds

5.8 seconds

Max Speed

N/A

250

Safety & Security

Airbags

Passenger Airbags

Side Airbags

ABS

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

Brake Assist

Hill Assist

Electronic Stability Program

Tractional Control

Engine Immobilizer

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

Power Door Lock

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Lights

Turn Indicators On ORVM

Rear Wiper

Rain Sensing Wipers

Headlight Washers

Headlamp Beam Adjuster

Dual Front Airbags

Grille

Height-adjustable head restraints, front and rear

Interior

L-shaped rear head restraints

4TH GENERATION HYBRID ELECTRIC ENGINE

Lateral Parking

Tyre Pressure Indicator

Warning triangle with first-aid kit

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner

2-Zone Climate Control

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Steering Mounted Audio

Paddle Shift

Cruise Control

Power Outlets 12V

Rear Parking Sensor

Rear Parking Camera

Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror

Push Start Stop Button

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Lumbar Support

Front Armrest

Rear Armrest

Upholstery

Fabric

Leather Dakota

Front Cup Holders

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

Digital clock and fuel gauge

Dust and pollen filter

Front intermittent wipers - 4-step variable speed setting

Outside rear-view mirrors, manually adjustable

3-ZONE PERSONAL AIR-CONDITIONING

ADJUSTABLE REAR SEAT

DRIVING MODES (SPORT, ECO, NORMAL)

Emergency Spare Wheel

Heat Protection Glazing

ISOFIX

Launch Control Function

LEATHER UPHOLSTERY

REAR POWER SUNSHADE

TOUCH CONTROLS ON ARMREST

Lights

Light Type

Halogen

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Rear Fog Lamps

High-Mounted Stop Lamp

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty

Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator

Seat Belt Warning

Low Fuel Warning

Door Ajar Warning

GPS Navigation

Apple CarPlay

Entertainment

Music System

CD/DVD Player

Speakers

Internal Memory

Radio

USB Support

Bluetooth Support

Hi-Fi loudspeaker system

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