Volkswagen Polo vs Lada Vesta: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 2017–present
Polo VI
- Power
- 48 kW65 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 15.5 s
- Top speed
- 164 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,105 kg
Lada · 2015–present
Vesta
- Power
- 78 kW106 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,190 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Polo VI 1 Vesta 2
- Family Vesta Boot: 480 l vs 351 l
- City Polo VI Length: 4,053 mm vs 4,410 mm
- Performance Vesta Power per tonne: 66 kW/t vs 43 kW/t
In plain words
Lada Vesta has more power: 78 kW (106 PS) against 48 kW (65 PS) for Volkswagen Polo. Lada Vesta is 357 mm longer than Volkswagen Polo (4,410 mm vs 4,053 mm). Volkswagen Polo is lighter by 85 kg (1,105 kg vs 1,190 kg). Lada Vesta has the bigger boot: 480 l against 351 l. Volkswagen Polo is the older design (from 1975); Lada Vesta arrived in 2015. On the catalog figures, the Lada Vesta is the pick for family and performance; the Volkswagen Polo is the pick for city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Lada Vesta yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Polo VI | Vesta |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 402 | C · 481 |
| Power | 24 | 37 |
| Grip | 40 | 40 |
| Handling | 72 | 70 |
| Top speed | 25 | 35 |
| Launch | 12 | 32 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Vesta1.6 · 78 kW (106 PS) 16.96 sat 127 km/h
- 2 Polo VI1.0 MPI 65 · petrol · 48 kW (65 PS) 19.44 sat 111 km/h · +2.48 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Polo VI | Vesta | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,053 mm159.6 in | 4,410 mm173.6 in +357 mm +14.1 in +8.8% |
| Width | 1,751 mm68.9 in | 1,764 mm69.4 in +13 mm +0.5 in +0.7% |
| Height | 1,438 mm56.6 in | 1,497 mm58.9 in +59 mm +2.3 in +4.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,564 mm100.9 in | 2,635 mm103.7 in +71 mm +2.8 in +2.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,105 kg2,436 lb | 1,190 kg2,624 lb +85 kg +187 lb +7.7% |
| Boot | 351 l12.4 cu ft | 480 l17.0 cu ft +129 l +4.6 cu ft +36.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Polo VI (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Polo | Lada Vesta | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.0 MPI 65 · petrol · 48 kW (65 PS) | 1.6 · 78 kW (106 PS) |
| Production years | 2017–present | 2015–present |
| Body | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Country | Germany | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 48 kW (65 PS) 64 hp | 78 kW (106 PS) 105 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 29–147 kW (39–200 PS) 39–197 hp | 78–107 kW (106–145 PS) 105–143 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 15.5 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 164 km/h 102 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 43 kW/t 53 hp/ton calculated | 66 kW/t 80 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 1,600 cc 1.6 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 5-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,053 mm 159.6 in | 4,410 mm 173.6 in |
| Width | 1,751 mm 68.9 in | 1,764 mm 69.4 in |
| Height | 1,438 mm 56.6 in | 1,497 mm 58.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,564 mm 100.9 in | 2,635 mm 103.7 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,105 kg 2,436 lb Better | 1,190 kg 2,624 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 351 l 12.4 cu ft | 480 l 17.0 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 40 l 10.6 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 4.7 l/100 km 50.0 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 108 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,230/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 851 km 529 mi estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2022) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.