Volkswagen Polo vs Hyundai Solaris: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volkswagen · 2017–present

Polo VI

C PI 402

Version (5 versions)

Power: 48 kW65 PS
0–100 km/h: 15.5 s
Top speed: 164 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,105 kg

Version spec sheet

Hyundai · 2011–2017

Solaris RB

Version

Power: 90 kW122 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Polo VI 2 Solaris RB 0

City Polo VI Length: 4,053 mm vs 4,370 mm; Consumption: 4.7 l/100 km vs 5.0 l/100 km
Running costs Polo VI Fuel per year: €1,230 vs €1,310 (estimated)

In plain words

Hyundai Solaris has more power: 90 kW (122 PS) against 48 kW (65 PS) for Volkswagen Polo. Hyundai Solaris is 317 mm longer than Volkswagen Polo (4,370 mm vs 4,053 mm). At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,230 (Volkswagen Polo), €1,310 (Hyundai Solaris) (estimated). Volkswagen Polo is the older design (from 1975); Hyundai Solaris arrived in 2011. Volkswagen Polo is still in production; Hyundai Solaris is not. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Polo is the pick for city and running costs. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Hyundai Solaris yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Polo VI · Solaris RB

	Polo VI	Solaris RB
Length	4,053 mm159.6 in	4,370 mm172.0 in +317 mm +12.5 in +7.8%
Height	1,438 mm56.6 in	1,700 mm66.9 in +262 mm +10.3 in +18.2%
Wheelbase	2,564 mm100.9 in	2,570 mm101.2 in +6 mm +0.2 in +0.2%
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	No data

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.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

General
	Volkswagen Polo	Hyundai Solaris
Version	1.0 MPI 65 · petrol · 48 kW (65 PS)	1.6 · 90 kW (122 PS)
Production years	2017–present	2011–2017
Body	Hatchback	Sedan, Hatchback
Country	Germany	South Korea
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	48 kW (65 PS) 64 hp	90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp Better
Power, all versions	29–147 kW (39–200 PS) 39–197 hp	79–90 kW (107–122 PS) 106–121 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	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	No data	1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l
Drive	Front-wheel drive	No data
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,053 mm 159.6 in	4,370 mm 172.0 in
Width	1,751 mm 68.9 in	No data
Height	1,438 mm 56.6 in	1,700 mm 66.9 in
Wheelbase	2,564 mm 100.9 in	2,570 mm 101.2 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	1,105 kg 2,436 lb	No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	351 l 12.4 cu ft	No data
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 Better	5.0 l/100 km 47.0 mpg US
CO₂	108 g/km	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,230/year estimated Better	€1,310/year estimated
Range on a full tank	851 km 529 mi estimated	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2022)	No data

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.