Hyundai Solaris vs Volkswagen Polo: specs side by side

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

Hyundai · 2011–2017

Solaris RB

Version

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

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

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At a glance

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

Categories won: Solaris RB 0 Polo VI 2

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 €1,310 (Hyundai Solaris), €1,230 (Volkswagen Polo) (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.

Solaris RB · Polo VI

	Solaris RB	Polo VI
Length	4,370 mm172.0 in	4,053 mm159.6 in −317 mm −12.5 in −7.3%
Height	1,700 mm66.9 in	1,438 mm56.6 in −262 mm −10.3 in −15.4%
Wheelbase	2,570 mm101.2 in	2,564 mm100.9 in −6 mm −0.2 in −0.2%
Fits a standard garage?	No data	Yes

Difference vs Solaris RB (±). 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
	Hyundai Solaris	Volkswagen Polo
Version	1.6 · 90 kW (122 PS)	1.0 MPI 65 · petrol · 48 kW (65 PS)
Production years	2011–2017	2017–present
Body	Sedan, Hatchback	Hatchback
Country	South Korea	Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp Better	48 kW (65 PS) 64 hp
Power, all versions	79–90 kW (107–122 PS) 106–121 hp	29–147 kW (39–200 PS) 39–197 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	No data	15.5 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	No data	164 km/h 102 mph
Power per tonne	No data	43 kW/t 53 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l	No data
Drive	No data	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,370 mm 172.0 in	4,053 mm 159.6 in
Width	No data	1,751 mm 68.9 in
Height	1,700 mm 66.9 in	1,438 mm 56.6 in
Wheelbase	2,570 mm 101.2 in	2,564 mm 100.9 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	No data	1,105 kg 2,436 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	No data	351 l 12.4 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	No data	40 l 10.6 gal US
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	5.0 l/100 km 47.0 mpg US	4.7 l/100 km 50.0 mpg US Better
CO₂	No data	108 g/km
Fuel cost per year	€1,310/year estimated	€1,230/year estimated Better
Range on a full tank	No data	851 km 529 mi estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP	No data	★★★★★ (2022)

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.