Some of the popular and inexpensive sedan class models that we will subject to a comparative analysis today are the Chevrolet Cruze, as well as its worthy rival, or simply its German counterpart, the Volkswagen Jetta. Setting aside unnecessary facts and unnecessary little things, let's compare cars, whose auto industries are quite distinctive and based on different approaches and traditions. To say unequivocally which car of these is more prestigious would not be entirely correct. Both the "German" and the "Korean" with an Americanized name have their own strengths and weaknesses, which will be discussed further in this article.
For a general vision of the confrontation, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the table of technical characteristics of each of these cars. So, half the battle has already been done. Now let's go directly to the external appearance of the participants and dwell on the important details.
| Model | Chevrolet cruze | Volkswagen jetta |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine power, h.p. | 122 | 105 |
| Fuel supply | Multipoint fuel injection and common rail | |
| Weight and volume | ||
| Weight, kg | 1360 | 1320 |
| Car turning radius, m | 10 | 11 |
| Trunk volume (min.), L | 500 | 510 |
| Tank volume, l | 60 | 55 |
| Weight for towing with brakes (max.), Kg | 1200 | 1400 |
| Performance | ||
| Starting acceleration to 100 km / h, s | 12.2 | 11.3 |
| Fuel consumption | ||
| Fuel consumption (mixed mode), l / 100 km | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Emissions | ||
| The level of emissions into the atmosphere CO 2, g / km | 151 | 109 |
| additional characteristics | ||
| Length, mm | 4681 | 4644 |
| Width, mm | 1797 | 2020 |
| Wheels and tires, mm | ||
| Wheelbase, mm | 2685 | 2651 |
Appearance and design solutions
No one is surprised by the conservatism of the "German" designers, which does not leave the car a single chance for its individuality. However, as most critics and experts note, it is this approach that generates something more, namely the invaluable tradition of Volkswagen, which has been maintained for a long time. That is why Volkswagen Jettu is distinguished by features of strictly verified design and harmony of lines.
On the other hand, the black color does not suit the Chevrolet Cruze, such a car is not much different from the color of dirty asphalt, and in winter it seems just like a black crow on white snow. A positive moment in all this is the strictly individually worked out design, thanks to which the Chevrolet Cruze cannot be confused with any other car model. However, there is always a representative of the sedan class that can compete with our participants in terms of design. In this case, be it a Chevrolet Cruze or a Volkswagen Jetta, as a result, each of them will become an outsider in the competition. In the meantime, we continue to further explore all the possibilities, advantages and disadvantages of the participants in the confrontation between Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Jetta.
Driving performance and acceleration dynamics
An important parameter for driving on Russian roads is the ground clearance. According to this criterion, which is significant for Russian car owners, the victory for the Volkswagen Jetta is 160 mm, while the Chevrolet Cruze has only 150 mm. Jettu is distinguished by the presence of sufficient cabin space, advantageous in many respects, especially for passengers in the back seat. And this is with a relatively small wheelbase, the length of which is very modest and not much more than 2.6 m.In the Jetta, passengers sitting in the back seat will find a place not only conveniently to position their arms and legs, but also, it is also easy to determine where to put glasses ... And besides the shelves and airflow radiators, there is a 12 volt outlet.
There is only one "but" in all this interior splendor - the too prominent curbstone is close to the rear seat, and when traveling with three it is somewhat difficult to find a place for one of the passengers. In the front cabin of Jetta, everything is as unified as possible - a simple dashboard, on which the main dynamic sensors are displayed, the car interior is comfortable, but there is work for designers here. Therefore, there is no appreciation for the performance of the interior of the Volkswagen Jetta model.
Designers from Korea worked like professional surgeons on the skilful outlines and smooth transitions of the Chevrolet Cruze car body. Even if you can notice some distant reminder of the Daewoo Lacetti, however, this is only a very insignificant similarity of the car. Thanks to this auto design project, the Koreans won a victory among many studios competing for the right to create an image for this car. As the authors themselves say, they drew inspiration and basic ideas in the traditions of the old American automotive industry from Chevrolet. Therefore, today looking at the Chevrolet Cruze model, you feel how the car's roof line flows to the taillights from the low hood through the high trunk.
But in terms of free space inside the cabin, the Chevrolet Cruze is among the representatives of its class in not particularly prestigious middle positions. The back seat is quite spacious, and the legs behind the seated passenger do not rest on the front seats, due to the concavity of the latter. The gap between the heads sitting in the back seat and the ceiling is not too large, due to the large slope of the roof back. The same indisputable disadvantage of this car is the fact that warm air is supplied only to the soles of the feet.
Interior equipment Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Jetta
The Chevrolet Cruze car differs from the Jetta in that it is more significantly equipped with buttons and adjustment knobs. But sometimes, being in the Cruise's cabin, a sense of budget and frugality creeps in, in terms of style and interior design. Hard plastic, the most common seat upholstery and the presence of a distinct smell of plastic in the cabin. Cruz also has some disadvantages in the design of the tachometer and speedometer, which, moreover, have insufficient backlight brightness. On the contrary, the Jetta's driver's seat is comfortable and high-quality filling.
Jetta's luggage compartment is more than 500 liters, which gives the car the ability to carry even skis, since there is a window between the trunk and the passenger compartment. The rear seats are equipped with a retention mechanism that can be detached from the trunk. The cargo trunk of the Chevrolet Cruze is of medium size and is 450 liters. The rear seats can also be unfastened from the trunk.
Reasons and reason for choosing Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Jetta
Comparing which is better Volkswagen Jetta or Chevrolet Cruze, we found out several reasons that can contribute to buying a Chevrolet Cruze:
- The first reason a purchase can be made is the price factor. The price of the car is competitive in relation to other brands of the same class.
- The second factor in favor of the purchase is a bright and eye-catching car against the background of others. With a length of more than 4.5 m, it can be conditionally attributed to D - class cars.
- Thirdly, the maneuverability and speed parameters of the Chevrolet Cruze are to the liking of many who love fast driving. Its suspension and steering at speed just look superb, making it easy to drive.
- Fourth, a powerful engine (1.8 l) with a 6-speed automatic transmission. With this power, it is economical.
- And, lastly, the Chevrolet Cruze is included in the list of models, when buying which, you can return an old car for a 50 thousand rubles discount.
But, despite all the great reviews about Chevrolet, there are also disadvantages to this choice. Therefore, taking into account all the pros, there are also three cons:
- The car, equipped with a 1.6 liter engine, accelerates poorly and moves rather sluggishly. This was facilitated by his predecessor, Daewoo Lacetti, on the basis of which Cruz appeared.
- The price of a car with a 1.6 liter engine bites a little, given the first negative factor.
- Some paucity of plastic interior design in dark colors may seem dull.
Against the background of the 1.6 liter engine - 1.8 liters looks significantly attractive, increasing the power and maneuverability of the car, giving dynamics. As for the Volkswagen Jetta, the car is amazingly complex, has its own memorable face. Space in the cabin, climate control, protection from external odors and noise are important advantages. One of the options is a car equipped with an automatic DSG gearbox. But this is a car for wealthy customers, although in the urban cycle the automatic transmission justifies itself.
Outside the city, in a combination of 122 - strong engine and DSG gearbox, the Volkswagen Jetta is able to reach 100 km / h in 9.8 seconds. The manual transmission installed on the Jetta works smoothly and flawlessly. European buyers are offered cars with 6 power units - 2 turbodiesels: 1.6 liters and 2.0 liters, there are economical 1.2 liters and 1.4 with turbocharged engines.
Thus, buying a Volkswagen Jetta car today means giving preference to the truly German classics of the automotive industry, with significant development in favor of the priority of progress and attracting new design solutions. In addition, this car proved to be a worthy helper in family affairs, capable of transporting bulky loads, turning a long trip into pleasure, and also taking care of each passenger individually. And thanks to its sporty appearance and its modest external elegance, it will allow every car owner to emphasize their independence and unbreakable temper of a conservative and at the same time a true fan of Volkswagen.
The active promotion of German "people's cars" to the broad Russian masses has long been hampered by high price tags. Now, when the model range has been replenished with truly affordable Volkswagen, the public, accustomed to counting every ruble, poured into the dealerships. Prices for the Polo sedan start at 399,000 rubles for the Trendline version with a 1.6 engine (105 hp) and "mechanics". A car with an “automatic” will cost at least 512 300 rubles, and this is one of the best deals on the market, especially since the “automatic” here is quite modern, 6-speed, with the possibility of manual switching. Chevrolet Aveo has an old automatic transmission, 4-speed, no manual mode. And it is available only in the most expensive LS version paired with a 1.4 engine (101 hp), at a price of 513 880 rubles. At first glance, the Polo looks clearly preferable, but again - it's a queue ... Perhaps the Aveo is not much worse?
In the city
In the urban environment, Chevrolet is really not much inferior to its freshly baked rival: despite the fact that the "automatic" is not the most advanced here, Aveo accelerates briskly and organically fits into the rhythm of the metropolis. It's lighter and shorter than the Polo and needs less parking space, but even the power-assisted steering can feel tight at low speeds, especially to women. The steering wheel of a Volkswagen in parking lots is easier to turn, but the dimensions are felt worse - a parking radar, apparently, will become one of the most popular options for the Polo. The acceleration dynamics of the German car will pleasantly surprise many, however, in a city where the speed is constantly changing and frequent switching is required, the "automatic" works, albeit quickly, but somewhat nervously - a consequence of a high degree of adaptability.
In the country
On highways, the Volkswagen Polo confidently pulls ahead: excellent directional stability, confident overtaking and energy-intensive suspension make long journeys in this car quite comfortable and not too tiring for the driver. Driving fast in a Chevrolet Aveo requires much more stress: at three-digit speeds, the deficit of steps in the gearbox becomes obvious - you have to overtake under the strained howl of the engine.
Straight line Aveo holds worse than Polo, which, coupled with not the most informative steering, tires.
Passengers, on the other hand, are more worried about the jerking and swaying of the body on large irregularities in the roadway and high noise levels. In addition, the Aveo has to stop frequently for refueling: its tank holds 10 liters less gas than the Polo.
Controllability
Volkswagen cars have always been distinguished by the highest level of chassis refinement, and the Polo sedan demonstrates the breed without any budget discounts. The exemplary information content of the steering is combined with no less exemplary directional stability, the rolls in turns are minimal - driving the Polo along the winding country track is easy and pleasant. The only thing that can be blamed on him is the lack of information content of the brake drive, but this will be noted only by those who have traveled on the Polo hatchback - it is easier to control deceleration there. The Aveo brakes in normal modes are quite comfortable and reliable, but in case of an emergency stop, too much force has to be applied to the brake pedal, and the Brake Assist system here, alas, is not even offered as an option, as well as ESP, while Polo has a steering stabilization system included in the optional Premium package.
In addition to the lack of ESP, the desire to reckless on the Aveo is discouraged by the lack of feedback on the steering wheel, low stability at high speeds and significant body roll in corners, frightening when driving with a full load. Volkswagen Polo is more tolerant of loading and, in general, gives the impression of a safer and more pleasant car to drive.
Ergonomics and comfort
Compared to the hatchback, the interior design of the three-volume Polo bears obvious traces of simplification and cost reduction. This almost did not affect the ergonomics of the driver's seat, but from an aesthetic point of view, the sedan has lost a lot: the plastic is solid everywhere, like wood, other finishing materials are unpretentious and gray, but nothing creaks on the go. The driver's seat has a wide range of adjustments, but the too convex profile of the backrest and the step-by-step adjustment of its tilt angle interfere with choosing a comfortable fit. The back seat is very spacious by the standards of the class: there is a pleasant reserve of space in the legs, but there is practically no space above the head. Sitting three of us in the second row is not very pleasant, but it is possible. The noise level in the cabin is moderate, the sound of the engine prevails in the acoustic palette, but due to the sufficient number of gears in the box, it is not necessary to listen to its hacking howl very often.
The engine of the Chevrolet Aveo also sounds loud, and you hear its high-revving howl more often than in the Polo, since there are four gears in the gearbox. Worse in the Aveo and anti-gravel protection: on the dirt road on the bottom and wheel arches every now and then drum small stones.
The interior of the Aveo is simple, but quite elegant and cheerful. The driver's seat has a more successful profile than that of the rival, but less developed lateral support, which is perceived as a significant drawback with noticeable rolls in corners. The rear seat is noticeably tighter in the legs than in the Polo (the smaller wheelbase affects), and just as little headroom. The third passenger can be put here only when absolutely necessary, since those sitting at the edges in this case will have to sit down half-turned.
The standard audio systems of both cars sound rather mediocre, are equipped with not the most sensitive radio tuners, but they read MP3 correctly. Volkswagen Polo reproduces low frequencies better, but mids and highs are worse, which makes the sound seem dull; The Chevrolet Aveo, on the contrary, produces relatively good highs and middle, but weak booming lows. Both that and another will cause discontent even among a novice music lover, but for listening to the radio it will do.
Practicality
Both cars have solid luggage compartments that can hold much more than you'd expect from a compact car. If the load is not heavy, but overall, then both the Polo and Aveo allow you to increase the trunk capacity by folding the rear seats. The difference between the rivals is that the Aveo folds only the back, opening a narrow and uneven opening, while the Polo can fold both the back and the pillow, and the opening is larger and smoother.
Under the floor of both racks, there is ample space for a full-size spare wheel and a small toolbox.
In my opinion...
The engineers and designers of the largest automotive concerns have always faced a difficult task: how to make an affordable, recognizable among competitors, safe and in-demand car for a wide range of motorists? We will look for the answer to this question in a comparative review of "affordable sedans" so beloved by the domestic consumer, as the manufacturers themselves position them.
Chevrolet Aveo is produced in the third generation. The production of the new model began in 2011. This car is a front-wheel drive compact sedan class "B", also known under the nickname Sonic. Most of the cars received a modern naturally aspirated petrol unit for 1.4 and 1.6 liters, which can optionally work in conjunction with both automatic and manual transmissions.
Volkswagen Polo is not a new model, but it is the sedan that is the novelty that was created specifically for the markets of the CIS countries. The front-wheel drive B-class car is an extended version of the Polo hatchback platform, but it has its own distinctive features. The model was presented to the public in 2010. ICE options are limited to 1.6-liter petrol "aspirated". A choice of automatic or manual transmission is available.
The cars presented in the review have 1.6 liter power units paired with an automatic transmission.
Appearance
Сhevrolet Aveo
From the front, the car looks very aggressive and unexpectedly fresh for a budget sedan. The main role in this is played by the head optics, non-standard for modern cars. We are used to seeing round twin headlight wells on Italian Alfa-Romeos or BMWs from the 90s era, but not on a modern mass car. The wide hood has pronounced ribs, which even allows us to speak of a certain proportion of "sport" in the exterior of the front end. The corner grille puts an impressive dot on the overall front view of the Aveo.
The bead continues the given note succinctly. From the back to the front there is an inclined punching line at the bottom of the doors, rapidly pulling the sides of the car. The rear is of particular interest. Looking at the car from behind is immediately bitter disappointment. There is no trace of sports aggression! And the point here is not at all in the narrowed trunk lid, which looks like short trousers on the body of the car, sitting not in size on a lanky youth. It's all the fault of the rear lights, which would fit a completely different car. They are wide, slightly resembling a rectangle with beveled lines, and are arranged vertically. The back design looks cheap and is a complete fiasco.
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
The front of the sedan is made strictly, austere and very "German". There are significant similarities with the Polo hatchback. The differences are only in the touches: a narrow radiator grille with chrome stripes, a strict front bumper with fog lamp landing niches. Sharp "log cabins" in the lines of the head optics and a large corporate logo make the car recognizable, steadily following the general design concept of VAG. It turned out a kind of "intellectual" who was going to take part in a street fight for the first time.
The profile looks a little stretched, but this nuance is well concealed by the "step" of stamping at the bottom of the doors and a strict line above the door handles, which stretches from the edge of the taillights to the very edge of the front lamps. The round fuel filler flap is able to add its own special charm, if you consider the exact side where it is located. The rear part did not receive any design refinements, unlike the Aveo. In the list of potential public sector employees for personal acquisition, Polo confidently takes its place in the top 5 main contenders for purchase. The eye is caught by simple taillights and a slightly tapered, tightened and strict trunk lid. The ironed-on bumper lines complement the overall picture.
If we consider cars exclusively from the front and from the side, then the Chevrolet Aveo looks much more profitable than the Volkswagen Polo Sedan. It is more modern, bold and youthful. The car will also appeal to middle-aged people. A surprise will await you only when you decide to watch a cute little car with a bright golden butterfly passing by with an admiring gaze. Be prepared to be at least surprised, and to be more frank, completely disappointed by the appearance of the rear of the car. Polo Sedan does not prepare any surprises, it is checked! Walk around and look at it at least a hundred times from any angle, but a strict and laconic design idea dominates everywhere, giving the impression of reliability, good quality and ... boredom! A regular sedan from Volkswagen, just a little smaller.
The winner is the Aveo model. One way or another, but the main goal of the Chevrolet designers achieved! The car arouses interest and attracts increased attention, which cannot be said about the Polo Sedan model.
Salon
Сhevrolet Aveo
Surprises await the riders in the car, this time they are pleasant. High-quality plastic, although it is the main finishing material for most elements of the interior space, is assembled with high quality, without cracks, rough cuts or gaps. The main color was black, which was diluted with inserts and chrome finishing of functional elements.
The most interesting solution in the interior of the sedan was the dashboard. It is made in the "motorcycle" style, representing a combination of an analogue tachometer under a small visor, as well as a large digital display that displays large speed numbers and other useful information. For some drivers, this decision may take some getting used to, but after 5 minutes of driving, everything returns to its usual place. The speedometer is informative, the readings are just fine. Externally, the dashboard is rectangular, the numbers are clear, you should not be afraid of flares. It turned out stylishly, non-standard, innovative. In a word, the surprise was a success, it turned out to be very successful.
The seats in the sedan are made of high-quality fabric that is pleasant to touch. The profile is implemented as standard for a car of this price category: mediocre lateral support, poorly developed lumbar support. The hardness of the seats is average, nothing unexpected. Seat height adjustment is available, and the range of the backrest and cushion in planes should be enough for a driver of any size. The pillow may seem a little short for tall drivers.
Now a few words about the design of the dashboard and center console. Such things as air vents became an important element on the dashboard. These round “vents” on the sides look very stylish and expensive. Designers have tried nowhere better, the front part of the cabin looks fashionable and modern. In the center are the usual rectangular blowing elements.
The next position in the interior that attracts attention is the center console itself. It protrudes above the common plane, received a functional shelf on top and side "ears", which are convenient open niches for storing small things. This beauty is emphasized by the silvery lines in the upper part, which are contours. This is followed by a nice multimedia device with a longitudinal narrow screen of medium size and two stylish controls at the extreme points. Button elements are moved to a separate area a little lower. It looks beautiful, you will not say anything.
The climate control unit is located under the center console lip and is painted gray. At the top is the alarm button, while the bottom is home to three large climate controls. They are round in shape, have chrome rims.
The steering wheel has a large radius. Against the background of the dashboard, it seems even larger than it actually is. The rim is comfortable to grip, although it may feel a little thin. The steering wheel is three-spoke, multifunctional. It has the ability to adjust the reach and height.
The central tunnel is sloping, separating the driver and passenger area in the front row, but it cannot be called very high. The gear selector lever has an ergonomic teardrop shape. This is followed by the parking brake lever, which is located classically. The center armrest can be called "decorative" as it is narrow and does not promise high comfort on a long trip.
The interior of the Aveo is crammed with many functional niches, drawers and compartments. The ergonomics of most solutions are excellent, there are no complaints about the functionality of the interior. The dashboard and control elements are illuminated in blue, white and yellow.
In the back row, everything is much simpler, a regular sofa and boring dark plastic. There is a strong contrast in comparison with the anterior areas.
Volkswagen polo
The strict German "classic" has climbed into all corners of the interior space of the compact sedan. The high-quality texture of the plastic material, the excellent fit of the dashboard elements immediately draw attention to themselves. A minimum of chrome and a maximum of black have become the main colors of the Polo interior.
The seats are made of good quality fabric, pleasant to the touch. The profile is not rigid, everything is balanced for a typical city car. There is lateral support, but it is expressed at an average level. The anatomical structure of the chairs did not cause any comments, it is comfortable to sit and quite comfortable for the back and lower part. There are enough adjustments, you can change the height of the cushion, actively adjust the backrest tilt, etc.
The center panel received nice rectangular air vents with soft outer corners. Chrome rims dilute the ascetic black color of the dashboard.
The console itself is made so as to simultaneously protrude, but not visually stand out above the common plane. The upper part has a pair of deflectors, then there is a longitudinal row of function keys with a central emergency button. The audio system has received a wide enough monochrome display and two nice knobs on the sides, which have a chrome finish.
The climate system has a similar design, only the little screen is much smaller. It must be admitted that it is not always convenient to recognize the readings of the climate system from the driver's seat. It may sound a little picky, but it seemed so subjective.
The overhang of the central tunnel is cut off by a large niche, inside which there is a cigarette lighter light. This is followed by the gearshift lever itself. It is not very tall, has a very comfortable handle and a thin chrome belt. The parking brake lever takes its usual place for most drivers.
The central armrest proudly rises above the "handbrake", not particularly interfering with the full use of this element. The armrest itself is wide, with good support for convenience on a long trip. There is a small recess under the handbrake handle itself for small items, which seems to be a convenient solution. There is no need to look for a place in the salon for improvised little things.
The steering wheel has an excellent diameter. The steering wheel itself is lightweight, three-spoke, multifunctional, covered with excellent material. You can observe a light chrome finish, which fits very organically into the overall concept of the interior decoration.
We should also mention the armrests on the door cards. Their width is quite enough to not only lean on, but also completely lay the left hand in moments of inactivity. The shape of the armrest itself also contributes directly to this function.
The dashboard is classic, without any excess. Tachometer and speedometer scales, and between them a trip computer. This element has a small diagonal, but given its convenient location, information is read without any problems. The main colors for highlighting the elements are white and red.
The assessment of the interior should be given with one significant amendment. Everything will depend on the age of the appraiser, his aspirations and personal preferences. Adherents of the classics will be quite enough functional and modest design in the Volkswagen Polo. There is nothing superfluous, everything is in its rightful and painfully familiar places. For those who strive for novelty and modernism, the Aveo salon will definitely look good. It has style, personality and charm that blends wonderfully with functionality and ergonomics. Chevrolet's designers surprised with their bold decisions once again, and everything in the interior looks exclusively from the positive side. The Chevrolet Aveo model captivates with its modern look and style, becoming the winner at this stage of comparing the two sedans.
Driving performance
Chevrolet Aveo received McPherson front with anti-roll bar. The rear has a semi-independent, spring suspension.
Traction at the bottom is common for a city sedan, the engine comes to life only in the middle rev range. This character entails slightly increased fuel consumption when trying to set and maintain a vigorous pace. Noise isolation is average, the engine is clearly audible in the cabin with an increase in revs, and the wheel arches remind of a change in the quality of the asphalt pavement at speed.
The chassis settings allow you to comfortably navigate over small bumps and minor pits. The suspension is afraid of larger potholes, willingly breaking through with a dull booming blow.
The steering wheel is light and crisp, with a well-defined zero position. On a straight line, the car willingly adheres to a given trajectory. It should be borne in mind that the car is characterized by a small windage. Front and rear axle drifts can start much earlier than many realize. So, the thresholds of permitted speeds should not be crossed during active maneuvering.
Brakes and electronic systems form a tandem typical for a low-ambitious representative. There are disc mechanisms at the front, and drums at the rear.
Volkswagen Polo sedan was equipped in front with the usual McPherson with an anti-roll bar. At the rear, the sedan has a semi-independent, spring-loaded suspension design. The pickup is quite smooth throughout the entire rev range. The soundproofing of the engine compartment is at a sufficient level, but the wheel arches are slightly inferior in the quality of protection of the interior from external noise.
The chassis is energy-intensive, but you should not get carried away. The suspension makes its way relatively easily on sharp asphalt cuts, which is reflected by a muffled thump.
Steering settings make it easy and comfortable to drive a car that readily obeys the steering wheel and keeps the trajectory well on straight sections. The sedan demonstrates good axial drift resistance at a reasonable speed.
Front disc brakes, ventilated. Rear drum-type mechanisms. The car slows down quite well, and electronic assistants competently connect to work when necessary.
The driving performance of the Volkswagen Polo allows it to outstrip the Chevrolet Aveo at this stage of comparison. The German sedan turned out to be better balanced and more honest in handling. Suspension settings and soundproofing played an important role in this assessment. These qualities allowed the Polo to become a more profitable car compared to the Chevrolet Aveo, which, although slightly, still lagged behind the competitor in terms of performance and overall driving experience.
Spaciousness
Chevrolet Aveo (Sonic) shows good roominess in its class. The front is spacious enough, especially in height. The stock in width is not completely absent, but there is a slight stiffness inherent in the class of the car.
The rear row of seats makes a similar impression, but three of them on the back sofa can still fit only with controversial and relative comfort. The advantage is the same headroom. But the margin for the legs is minimal, and to be honest, it is practically nonexistent.
The trunk has good roominess indicators, which are constrained by a narrow loading opening. This feature will not allow you to place an oversized load.
Volkswagen Polo sedan looks spacious in width. It really is. There is plenty of room in the shoulders in the front row, but headroom may not be enough.
A similar picture is observed in the back row. With a hint of comfort, three riders can be accommodated on the back sofa. It is worth mentioning that the wheelbase provides a perfectly acceptable headroom for rear passengers. Only the free space above the head remains a little controversial.
The trunk is not the largest in the class, but the wide enough loading opening slightly compensates for this shortcoming. The second plus is the ability to fold out the backrest in the back row with a small shelf.
At this stage of comparison, the car from Volkswagen is in the lead, the interior capacity of which turned out to be slightly better in comparison with the competitor. Polo offers more free legroom for rear passengers, more space in width, the best trunk compared to Aveo in terms of ergonomics and ease of loading. The only plus for the Chevrolet can be considered the height in the cabin and the larger displacement of the trunk, but this does not allow it to become the winner in the overall standings for roominess.
Profitability
The Volkswagen Polo gets a slight lead in terms of fuel efficiency, although this cannot be called an unequivocal victory. Сhevrolet Aveo got slightly better dynamic and torque characteristics in comparison with the competitor.
Safety
Base model Сhevrolet Aveo:
Base model Volkswagen Polo:
- aBS system
- frontal airbags for driver / passenger
Euro NCAP crash test result: 5 stars.
A comparative review of car safety determines the winner of the Volkswagen Polo, since the presence of anti-lock braking system ABS is an advantage of the specified car relative to the Chevrolet Aveo.
Price
- The average price of the base model Chevrolet Aveo without mileage is $ 14,600.
- The average price for the base Volkswagen Polo is $ 15,950.
Owner reviews
Volkswagen Polo:
Anton (Izhevsk)
Pros: Design, quality. The model, although small, is German. That says it all, the habits of the car are adults.
Vovka (Ufa)
Pros: Frisky, reliable. On the engine handle behind the eyes. There are no problems with the chassis either, the normal price of spare parts.
REMM (Kazan)
Pros: Interior quality. For this amount of money I could not find anything better, although I chose for a long time. I took it in 2012, I have no regrets.
Maxim (Moscow)
Cons: The motor is noisy. On warming up, the engine makes a noise, as if a piston is knocking. Mileage 37,000. I don't know what to think.
Oleg (Rostov)
Cons: Price. Expensive for a foreign car of our assembly. There are no questions about quality yet, but there is a service.
Pasha (Krasnoyarsk)
Cons: Package. The base is poor for the price, creepy. And a little better already the price bites, not particularly true for "Nashaarka".
Сhevrolet Aveo:
Kirill (Rostov)
Pros: Exterior. My first car. I like the look very much, especially the muzzle. I tightened my hind feet with a dull film, 16 rollers.
Olka (Tula)
Pros: Stylish, affordable. When I was choosing a car, I fell in love with Aveo. Very smart white. The price for a new one is excellent.
Maxxx (Ryazan)
Pros: Torpedo, motor, climate. Inside, the design is cool, the tidy is super simple. The engine pulls briskly from 3 thousand. The air conditioner quickly draws cool air into the heat.
Ivan (Mirny)
Cons: Suspension. Afraid of pits, tender. He goes to the breakdown quickly, so be careful with the holes, especially if you are not sure.
Serge (Bryansk)
Cons: Consumption. I do not know your indicators, but in winter I have up to 14 liters of 95th easily. I go more often to the floor of the gas pedal.
Dima (Kamyshin)
Cons: Noise isolation. Summer tires on the track are heard well, even too much. Additional Shumka will definitely not hurt.
Comparison results
Chevrolet Aveo is an excellent option for those drivers who value novelty, non-standard design solutions, ergonomics and style. Also, an important feature is the fact that Chevy really knows how to stand out from the crowd and attract attention.
The Volkswagen Polo is a typical conservative who is not ready to accept fashion trends in the automotive industry. The machine remains true to classic ideals, while providing thoughtful ergonomics and comfort.
At the time of the release of both models, the Polo seemed like a better deal, but at the moment we can see changes. The comparative review determines the Aveo as the winner, as the car is significantly cheaper in price, offers an excellent balance of available options and has a more modern and relevant design today.
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Test drive Chevrolet Aveo and Volkswagen Polo
The lines for the Volkswagen Polo sedan are growing day by day. For those who don't want to wait, we compared the German to the less-sought-after old-timer of the Chevrolet Aveo budget sedan class, choosing sedans equipped with automatic transmissions.
The controversy in the editorial office about which of the sedans is prettier ended before it began. The Polo sedan won unconditionally. Stylish optics, minimal gaps between the elements (a little finger can easily crawl between the headlight and the closed hood of the Aveo). The only thing that “softened the bill” was the rear view, which at Chevrolet felt a little more solid and balanced, while the Polo's stern was framed in such a way that it seemed narrower than it actually is. Aveo also brought in decorative caps and a not very serious blue-blue color; in black and with alloy wheels it would have been more competitive. Probably.
Inside the VW, as well as the outside, is a step more modern, both aesthetically and functionally. Although the hard steering wheel, which does not even have control buttons at maximum speed, slightly spoiled the more than decent internal appearance. However, the plastic itself, with which the doors and dashboard are trimmed, are quite tough; logically, the question arose - how much would the car rise in price, use VW plastic like in a regular Polo ... But the organization of the driver's toolkit is like in a real Volkswagen. Excellent readable devices, between them - a small screen of the on-board computer. The information displayed on it can be controlled by the buttons on the steering column lever with wipers.
Aveo is simpler. But everything vital is also in its place: an air conditioner and a standard double-size radio tape recorder, unpopular with thieves, are firmly established on the center console. The good news is there are two buttons on the steering wheel. The bad thing: these are the sound signal buttons, which cannot be hit if, out of habit, you press on the core of the steering wheel ...
The back of the Polo is a little cramped. That is, there is enough space for the knees, but the rigid roof trim touches the head. And there will be enough space in the shoulders only for two. The Aveo is more spacious in width, although those taller than 180 cm will also complain about the height to the roof.
Dynamics
At first glance, the comparison is unfair: under the hood of the Polo sedan was a 1.6-liter 105-horsepower engine, while the Aveo had only a 1.4 engine. But the power of the Chevrolet, which had an engine displacement a whole glass less, differed by only 4 hp. Therefore, there is not much difference in the dynamics, only in the nature of the set.
A six-speed "automatic" (not bad for a state employee, isn't it ?!) diligently changes gears, offering to be more economical with fuel - the salon managers drove to us so that the average consumption for the onboard computer was about 15 liters per hundred! The Japanese automatic transmission Aisin works perfectly, and in sport mode it allows you to keep the gear longer and helps you move faster around the city. Aveo is not inferior at the start, winning due to a rare gear change - the "automatic" Chevrolet has only 4 gears, but in the city this is enough. Despite its age, this transmission does its job just as well, we especially liked the invisible upshifts and predictability - down.
The steering is more transparent in Volkswagen: the neutral position is better marked, and the slightest deviation causes the steering wheel to move back more and more. The Chevrolet is slightly less informative, and at low speeds the handling becomes sharply less sharp, unlike the Polo.
The suspension of both sedans is rather stiff, but with the deterioration of road quality, the Aveo looks more comfortable. However, the Polo sedan is rehabilitated on smooth asphalt by the fact that it keeps a straight line perfectly, turns even with slight rolls (the almost off-road clearance affected), but without leaving the intended trajectory.
The ground clearance of the Polo sedan is 1.5 cm more than that of the Aveo (170 versus 155 mm), this can come in handy on a bumpy country road, say, on the way to the country. But even the more modest ground clearance of Chevrolet will not deliver discomfort on the streets of the city - for example, both cars are able to park with their front wheels close to the curb.
The Volkswagen Polo is well worth the wait. Moreover, the Kaluga plant is about to increase the production of cars several times, and the queues will be reduced. Likely. But Polo is your option, but it can no longer be called inexpensive (compared to competitors). If money is tricky and every ruble is important, the Aveo is a classic budget car: you will not be charged extra for a stylish and ergonomic interior and body in German, but only for everything you need, already included in the list of equipment.
How justified is our choice of transmission? VW dealers sell no more than 15% of the "automated" Polo sedans. A slightly higher percentage of the sold Aveo with automatic transmission. This is because the main thing for buyers of cars of this class is the price, and everything that can affect its increase is immediately discarded. But we liked "automated" cars much more than their mechanical versions; they are more comfortable and make it easier to endure long city traffic jams. True, cars for half a million rubles will no longer be budget options at all ...
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Test drive duel of Chevrolet Aveo and Volkswagen Polo sedans
Both cars in our test were equipped with 1.6-liter gasoline engines, and both - six-speed "automatic" with manual switching. The Chevrolet Aveo came to us in the middle configuration (out of three), and the Volkswagen Polo - in the top one (also out of three possible). Options have been added to both.
The boxer drops the glove. This is how we see a newcomer to the Russian market - the second generation Aveo. The embossed sidewalls with slanted lines, the embossed hood, the frowning eyebrows over the four headlight sockets, the forward jaw ... is about to hit. Compared to the previous Aveo, this is a clear step forward in design and technology. The Volkswagen Polo four-door accepts the challenge: a kind of intellectual who attended fencing lessons and intends to deliver aimed shots on counterattacks. Slightly smaller body, minimum decorations, balanced proportions. Just another Volkswagen. Whether this is a compliment or a hint of mortal boredom depends on personal perception. The Kaluga "German" is slightly inferior to the rival in passport power, traction and acceleration. But nominal parameters in a fight sometimes mean no more than the official ratings of athletes.
Boxer and fencer. Different disciplines, different weapons, but the forces are close. Have the audience stocked up on beer and nuts? Gong.
The duel begins with short rides in which the Chevrolet attacks along the comfort line. When driving smoothly at city speeds or smooth acceleration in the Polo, the engine sounds a little louder. And it is worth pushing the gas pedal - both wake up, but in different ways. Volkswagen's tone is generally lower, and in some modes it emits a rumbling sound, somewhat reminiscent of the sounds of a diesel engine. (We add that the VW engine is started with vibration, and the DJ's one is quieter and calmer.) The Aveo's moderate hum in the spectrum is closer to the classic gasoline unit. However, with good overclocking, it already catches up with its rival in volume, or even surpasses it. In general, neither one nor the other motor is quiet, only the Volkswagen one also flatter itself, with individual bass notes hinting at sporting ambitions. In vain. 
Maybe gray is not the most advantageous color for Aveo, but the car looks catchy and smart in real life. Fighter.
“Follows the gas pedal exactly” is not about our rivals. Both differ in the delay in reactions. On the Polo, this is mainly caused by the accelerator setting. Even with a simple release of the brake and even more so with the initial pressing of the gas pedal, the car rushes forward relatively briskly. In a tight parking lot, you have to be careful here. Further, as the pedal progresses, you expect a more impressive acceleration from the car, and it is the most calm. And only later there is a revival. Such damping in the responses is felt even with sharp accelerations on the move. It does not interfere with a quiet ride. In Chevrolet Aveo, the dependence of the crankshaft cranking on the pedal movement is more linear, but the automatic transmission is slower to understand. The result is approximately the same: when planning a sharp overtaking, it is worth pressing the accelerator here and there in advance. 
The look of the Polo sedan will be called faceless. Such quiet taillights could have appeared fifteen years ago and in fifteen years will also look normal. Timeless design. But we, going around the car, came to the conclusion that it is harmonious. All the details go well with each other here. Elegance is "a style characterized by noble simplicity, calmness, relaxation, severity and smoothness." This is according to the dictionary. Exactly. Note the low hanging feet of the Polo rear springs. In case of a forced arrival on the curb diagonally, this piece of iron can easily hook the edge of the stone. The same goes for the descent. The support itself is strong, but there is little pleasant in such a scratch. On the road, even with moderate potholes, these elements do not interfere.
For comparison: in the rear third of the Aveo bottom, there are no such clearly protruding parts, there is a high cross-country ability. At the same time, at the front of the Chevrolet's body, both the belly and the bumper hang lower than that of the Polo. Therefore, when driving through obstacles or just on a broken country road behind the wheel of the Aveo, you should be much more careful just about the front end. It is easy to catch something here with an aerodynamic "skirt" or underbody protection.
I sit behind the wheel of a dark gray car and ask: "Where is your superiority in power?" Plus 10 "horses" - in this weight category - this is a difference that theoretically should show up somewhere at the top. Indeed, on the free streets, Chevrolet is trying to break away, spinning the internal combustion engine harder. I change into a silver sedan and understand that Volkswagen is delivering a painful prick in response: its “automatic” not only shifts gears more quickly than the rival's box, but also more invisibly. And up and down the Chevrolet often pops up small jerks. Small shocks in the transmission can also be achieved from the "German" if you press the gas heartily and force the automatic transmission to drop more steps. In most situations, the change in planetary gears on the Polo can be seen only by the vibrations of the tachometer needle and by the gear indicator. By the way, on Polo he always shows her number: either in manual mode or in “automatic mode”. Conveniently. 
Chevrolet's digital speedometer is unusual. The brain needs an extra fraction of a second to comprehend a number. Take a quick glance at the classic Polo hand. But we must admit: the creators of Aveo pulled the maximum out of the concept of such a display. The numbers are large, the brightness is sufficient, the color is pleasant. When the dimensions or headlights are turned on, the brightness of the glow, however, decreases, but the perception of numbers still remains good. The speed, as experience has shown, can be determined even in the most critical case - when the low (at sunset) sun shines from behind or at an angle right into the dashboard. In addition, a slight damping has been introduced into the Aveo speedometer readings, so that with small fluctuations in the speed, annoying flickering of numbers does not arise. At Volkswagen, the brightness of the instrument illumination is not adjustable. This is an example of savings for the sake of the "Budget Car" tag. But the glow of numbers and arrows is quite optimal for most situations. You only want to reduce it in complete darkness. And on the illuminated night streets - just right.
Maybe Polo is able to completely pierce the attacker through the sport mode? I move the handle to position S. Anger in attacks, of course, appears due to the rearrangement of the shift bar up the revs. But since the nature of the response of the motor to the accelerator remains a little inhibited, this mode does not really add to the sport. The "automatic" in the Aveo sedan has no sport mode at all, but our boxer boldly hits backhand, including a banal kickdown. The blow does not reach the target: for acceleration in the conditionally urban range of 40–90 km / h, Volkswagen is still preferable even in the normal D mode. It is rescued by a gearbox that quickly changes gears. The greatest harmony of engines and automatic transmissions in both four-doors, in theory, should be achieved in manual mode. But I really don't want to resort to it. 
Both cars are far from sports cars by nature, family sedans are. However, in urban conditions they are quite capable of competing with cars of their class and similar (105-115 hp) power. Only for this you need not hesitate to turn the engines, which immediately affects fuel consumption. For the latter, as it turned out later, lingering plugs are even more destructive.
Completing the topic of gearboxes and active combat, it is worth noting only an important difference in ergonomics. In the Polo, manual shifts are performed with short forward (+) and backward (-) movements of the lever. The creators of Aveo have learned: a swinging two-armed button on the side of the knob of the "automatic" handle is responsible for changing gears manually. As a result, even with a normal set of speed, the hand must be kept constantly on the handle. After removing your palm on the steering wheel and returning it back a little later, you need to spend another second to feel the key and put your thumb on it. Interaction with Volkswagen is more intuitive and therefore faster. 
The design of the switch for the automatic Tiptronic transmission in the Polo (left) looks expensive, and the box itself is essentially that. The handle on the Chevrolet Aveo is a design refinement, but loses in convenience. However, for Aveo, this box is a big progress. After all, we have before us the first six-speed sports (with manual mode) "automatic" on compacts with a Chevrolet nameplate. This unit differs from its direct predecessors from the line of automatic transmissions for GM cars by reduced dimensions and weight. Note for thrifty buyers: the surcharge for the "automatic" from the Chevrolet Aveo is 33 thousand rubles, and the sedan Volkswagen Polo - 46 thousand. In both cases, the automatic transmission can be ordered from the second trim level.
You need to adjust to the brakes on both four-doors. Again in different ways. The first hundreds of meters in a Volkswagen I drive and cannot understand how hard I need to press the pedal. There is a pedestrian crossing ahead, you need to slow down. With a slight pedal movement, nothing seems to happen at all. Then, as the foot moves, the effort begins to grow, and the deceleration clearly increases. And further away the brakes, as they say, grab and even sharper than we would like. Having got used, however, you can easily choose the optimum. Chevrolet Aveo demonstrates that he studied textbooks before the fight. The relationship between the rate of deceleration and pedal movement is more straightforward here. But why am I still uncomfortable? The fact is that the pedal travel of the "American" is a little more, and the effort on it is relatively small, and in addition, it almost does not grow in almost three-quarters of the travel. There is a feeling of "cotton wool" under the foot. It's a shame: Aveo is able to slow down intensively, but does not give the driver a feeling of confidence, instinctively he wants to press the pedal harder. Only to the very floor does it grow heavier. 
Our duelists' outside mirrors suffer from art form. Aveo (left) to a greater extent. It is very much beveled at the top. If for a close left mirror this is not critical, then in the same right one would like to see more of the situation. In Polo, the exterior mirrors are better in shape. If only they were slightly larger ... In addition, the "German" has not enough salon mirror. This piece of glass would add at least a centimeter. Disadvantages of one, disadvantages of the other: on this tiny point of the program - a draw.
In a battle, opponents have to maneuver a lot. The Aveo has hydraulic power steering, while the Polo has electric power steering. This circumstance, however, does not create any crushing difference in everyday driving. When changing lanes and cornering, both sedans feel quite docile. Still, the "German" steers more respectfully, its steering wheel is somewhat more informative, but the Aveo sedan keeps a slightly greater distance between itself and the driver. This is strange, because the steering wheel is relatively short and, in addition, heavy. In general, people often dislike electric amplifiers and extol hydro. And it is clear that the matter is in the settings. The lunges and parries in the first round are over. The rivals take a break, and the seconds recall that cars with an initial price of up to five hundred are obviously bought not for racing on the streets, but rather for the house, for the family. What family values \u200b\u200bdo we know? Silence in the cabin and smooth running, for example. And also - the space inside, the convenience of transforming the cabin. Finally, everyone wants to get more car for less. Here the results of our rivals are more or less close, but the devil is in the details. 
Interchange after interchange, intersection after intersection. So it gradually became clear what the Chevrolet was missing. The steering gear of Volkswagen noticeably changes the degree of assistance depending on the speed. For Aveo, I would like to have a lighter steering wheel at low and medium speeds. Its severity for a car with not the highest sports skills is excessive.
Let's go back to the sounds for a while. The driver of the Polo on a small acceleration is forced to listen to a distinct solution from the internal combustion engine, without even pressing the gas pedal beyond the middle of the stroke. His ward is recouped by the clatter of hooves: the rumble of the tires of the Chevrolet is clearly higher than that of the Volkswagen. In order for it to calm down, you need a completely smooth asphalt, only yesterday laid. Not that the sound transmission of the wheel arches was very different between the two models. We believe that regular tires play the main role in this behavior of cars. The car with the yellow cross has Hankook Optimo tires, the sedan with the VW badge is Kama Euro. 
Taking into account the overall level of soundproofing of the cabin, the acoustic as well as vibration stages of the duel wins the Polo, but not with one goal. For example, the heater fan rustles more clearly (even at first speed). This is clearly noticeable if you do not turn on the music. Therefore, Volkswagen cannot deliver a decisive blow here either. And we also admit: many of the features of internal noise and smoothness are subjective, and we did not use sound level meters and accelerometers. In addition, in both cars, from time to time, elusive crickets surfaced - some weak rattling in the bowels of the front panels (in the air ducts, apparently), and in the Polo - also in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right sun visor. These sounds disappeared themselves as mysteriously as they appeared.
Smoothness is partly dependent on tires. Both duelists can be considered comfortable in this regard. In more or less degree. Their pendants do not suffer from excessive gripping or swaying too much in the waves. But here, too, there are tangible differences. Due to the higher profile, the regular Aveo tires swallow road trifles a little better. But with serious blows from pits or when driving through rough seams on bridges, the Chevrolet is shaken more by the whole body than the Volkswagen Polo. The suspension of the latter transmits short and rounded pokes from the road to the seats, flavored, however, with a distinct soundtrack. Therefore, the Polo sedan gives the impression of being better prepared for a broken roadway. But it’s surprising that we haven’t decided which setting is formally tougher and whose setting is softer. They are generally similar, only the "German" has a higher energy capacity. On uneven pavement and at speed, its suspension makes you feel more confident. 
It is likely that by choosing better tires, the owner of the Aveo will be able to somewhat change the character of his car for the better.
The next round is static - we meticulously examine the salons. Where is the best driver's seat? There is no clear answer. A very subjective criterion. For the thoughts of potential buyers, let's just say that in a Chevrolet, a pillow is softer than a Volkswagen one. Even in the Aveo, the lateral support is slightly more prominent, especially on the seat back. But the length of the pillow may not be enough for tall comrades, which will undoubtedly affect on a long journey. This exchange of cautious lunges ends with a prick from Polo: this model has driver's seat height adjustment in all versions, even in the basic one, but in Aveo, such a useful setting appears only in the older configuration of the three. 
What's behind? The two outermost passengers in both sedans are comfortable if their height is not much higher than average (otherwise, the rivals show interesting differences, we will say about them below). The average passenger is equally uncomfortable here and there. The central tunnel interferes with his legs. Yes, only in Polo it is slightly higher. Volkswagen also loses in terms of air supply over the heads of the rear occupants. Affected by the difference in body height (Aveo at the withers is 5 cm higher). In addition, in Chevrolet, the rear window extends far into the roof. It is it that looms above the backs of the rear riders. This solution added a couple of centimeters of space. Although without them, Aveo would have won on this point. 
There is enough room for four adults in the Aveo sedan, albeit without a headroom. Frankly, many B-class cars are closer. In addition, tall people behind here can sit down without taking off what is called their hats. It's also nice that the ceiling handles in Chevrolet have a microlift. Alas, against the background of such luxury, one can see the only place for luggage in the rear of the cabin - a pocket in the back of the front right seat. There are no pockets in the back doors. And also - the raised window sill line aggravates the feeling of being tight in width. We will talk about it separately.
The Polo salon wins in a number of important ways. For example, it is easy to put up with the missing microlift of the ceiling handles, but the pockets in the rear doors of Volkswagen, and in addition to the bottle caps, will be much more valuable on a long journey. And that's not it.
Another example of the difference between rivals: the door stop at Polo (left), in addition to the extreme position, has two intermediate ones. Aveo has only one intermediate fixed position. In a tight parking lot, the difference can be appreciated. And what is even more interesting - all four electric windows in Polo have an "Auto" mode (full lowering and full lifting with one click), while Aveo has none of the four.
The headroom in Aveo is like a blow to the head of an opponent. The German sedan wakes up and responds with a couple of quick lunges. Yes, there is good space for the legs of the rear passengers in the Chevrolet cabin, but the Polo has much more distance to the front seats, which are adjusted approximately identically! Where one tall man 185–187 cm tall, sitting down behind him in the Aveo, already touches the front back with his knees, in Polo he will have a noticeable gap about the width of a fist. Or even with a fist in a boxing glove. It's not just a good placement or shape of the seats: with a slightly shorter overall length, the Polo surpasses its counterpart in wheelbase. A second painful injection immediately follows. Although the outer width of the body is wider for Chevrolet, for some reason the distance in the shoulders of the rear passengers and between the armrests of the rear doors is greater for Volkswagen. This difference accumulates by 3–8 cm depending on the measurement locations. 
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So it is inside. The ventilation twists were especially successful. Rubber coated, with a raised bezel, chrome ring and yellow LEDs as scribbles. A similar knob controlling the headlights is also equipped with a diode-riser, which lights up blue when the outdoor lighting is turned on. The large paddle shifters are good. The extreme ventilation deflectors are ingeniously made. Turning the round knob on them opens and closes two crescent-shaped petals, thereby changing the air pressure. And behind them is a grid in the form of honeycombs. Stylish. The plastic steering wheel of the Aveo is pleasant to the eye and to the touch (our Polo, by the way, has a leather one, but this is an expensive equipment), its small details are well worked out. The plastic on the front panel of the Chevy, though tough, is interesting in terms of the selection of texture and color combination. Pictures do not convey this feeling of texture.
The Volkswagen Polo is a mixture of simplistic solutions with unusual features. He, for example, cannot open the hood without opening the driver's door. It may seem inconvenient to some, but, in my opinion, this is a tribute to safety. The handle of the hood lock at the "German" is made in such a way that it rests against the end of the door and cannot turn. And the fuel filler flap? On both sedans, it is unlocked by opening the central locking system. But for Aveo, the lid can then move freely to the side, and for Polo, you need to slightly press on it so that it snaps off. These are trifles, of course, but the difference in the volume of gas tanks cannot be called a trifle. The Polo's advantage of nine liters is an extra hundred kilometers on the highway. 
A couple more strikes of the Chevrolet in the direction of the opponent. The Aveo radio in this configuration is equipped with a Bluetooth interface (the more expensive Polo does not have it). And another minivan will envy the abundance of storage compartments in the front of the Aveo cockpit: three open boxes on the front console, a recess in the upper part of the panel, pockets in the doors, a case over the driver's head, and even two glove compartments. The top has a USB connector. Moreover, by connecting a phone, player or camera to it (say, for charging), the device can either be left in the glove compartment or picked up by slamming the lid. After all, it has a neat slot for wiring (in the picture it is visible on the left). What a striking difference from the dwelling of the rear passengers, which looks gloomy and empty in Aveo.
The Polo's interior is visually much simpler than that of the Aveo, one might say, it is more classic. The plastic is tough, but it looks nice. There is only one glove compartment in the Polo. On the inside of its lid there is a case and a coin box, and in the bottom of the glove compartment, under a flip door, there is a secret “basement” for a service book. What else can the salons of our heroes compete with? Draw on cup holders - 3: 3. True, the Aveo's two front ones are equipped with spring-loaded teeth. But on hooks for clothes, Polo wins with a score of 4: 2.
The Aveo starts a new round by opening the boot lid. It has 502 liters of volume versus 460 liters of the Polo. A strong argument that a family man will appreciate. However, Volkswagen finds here how to respond to a dangerous attack. It has a wider trunk entrance. About eight centimeters, when viewed in the middle of the taillights. In addition, Volkswagen has a pair of closing handles in the lid upholstery (Chevrolet does without them at all). And the hold at Polo slams shut with a dull sound, and at Aveo it rattles with metal. But the lid upholstery of the Chevrolet is made of a soft material, similar to felt, and the Polo has hard plastic screwed on, and even then it does not completely cover the lid. 
The trunk of the Chevrolet Aveo is more spacious than that of the Volkswagen. The shape of the cargo compartments is similar, the loading height is almost the same, and the hinges of the lid interfere in about the same degree.
You can open the trunk of the Polo either with a key or with a button on the driver's door. Aveo has a button on the lid itself. Inside, there is a slightly smaller but neatly decorated space.
An interesting situation is developing with the transformation of the rear seats. Both rivals have split backs. And Chevrolet here captivates with the simplicity and lightning speed of their folding. Pulling the release lever - the back fell forward. The pillow on Aveo is one-piece and does not transform. In extreme cases, it can only be removed and left in the garage. With Polo, there is much more fuss, and it seems that here he will never fight off the attacker. 
Each of the unequal halves of the Polo's seat cushion must first be folded forward. Moreover, in two movements - first we raise the front edge, then pull the back. Then you need to pull out the relatively tight fungi of the latches and fold the backs, but not completely. The next stage is to remove the headrests one by one (you cannot simply drown them down, so it will not work to lay the backs behind the pillow). The backrests can now be completely lowered. Uf. And how do we see the result? Chevrolet not only has a larger trunk, but also a slightly wider and higher window between the trunk and the passenger compartment. This is an uppercut. At the same time, the Aveo fighter recklessly leaves the flank open: the ease of placing the cargo is noticeably affected by that very uncomplicated pillow. Because of it, on the floor of the cargo compartment, the backs in the Aveo form a step as high as 13 cm. The Polo also has a step, but noticeably lower - about 8 cm. Touch. 
Polo's austere exterior is in harmony with its essence. Everything is thought out and meticulously verified.
There are no fanciful shapes and lines in Polo. On the other hand, the interior pleases in German with its meticulous execution in the details and, in general, looks expensive when compared with other state employees.
The reverse transformation is similarly troublesome for Polo and light-hearted for Aveo. In Chevrolet, the backrests simply snap into place when you press on them, and in a German car, after installing the backs in place, the retaining fungi must be drowned down. So, in the ease of handling the seats, the American-Korean device outperforms the brainchild of the Wolfsburg-based company. But again the Volkswagen Polo is not going to give up, because the practicality round is not over. Under the boot floor of the Chevrolet lies a narrow stroller so unloved by many Russians. But the "German" is equipped with a normal spare wheel, albeit a 14-inch with a higher profile (another example of saving on matches), although the main wheels and tires in this configuration are 15 inches. 
Let us mention an insignificant, but significant difference associated with a spare tire niche. Both Chevrolet and Volkswagen in it, in addition to a wheel, a jack and a cylinder wrench, remain empty space for all sorts of things, such as a cable and an electric pump. But in Aveo, this place is bare metal, and Polo has prudently inserted an organizer made of dense foam. It seems that we more often blamed Polo for saving on penny details? We take our words back.
After the gong, the seconds evaluate the bruises and abrasions received by the duelists. In the meantime, the counting is going on, let us recall how the Russians evaluated the German mix from budget nodes and thoughtful little things. According to the results of the first half of 2012, the Polo model took the eighth line in the list of the most demanded cars. And out of almost 36 thousand cars sold, 94% are sedans. 77% growth compared to last year against the backdrop of a 12% overall rise in our automotive market is a telling indicator. Well, the Chevrolet Aveo sedan is only going to interfere with the statistics of the leaders, because its sales began in February of this year, and potentially the most popular basic modification will appear at dealerships in October. 
In our competition, more attention of the judges was paid to Chevrolet as the Russian debutant of this year. The younger Volkswagen mainly acted as a catch-up. But it gradually became clear that the young and cocky Aveo, which has a number of strengths, has a lot to learn from the creation of German engineers.
By the way, about the bases. The four-door Polo, produced since June 11, 2012, now has ABS by default in the initial version of Trendline, and now it is possible to order an air conditioner as an option. Previously, neither the one nor the other in the most affordable Polo sedan could not be. There is such a car, supplemented by a radio tape recorder, rounded up to 485 thousand rubles. The starting four-door Aveo (LS grade) with added air conditioning ("music" in this car is by default) pulls at 474 thousand. Almost parity. But then, in the two older trim levels, the gaps grow. Volkswagen is becoming more expensive than its competitor. This is partly justified by the equipment, but thoughts gradually creep in, why not buy something larger for that kind of money? 
The test Polo was much more expensive than the test Aveo: the "German" has climate control instead of an air conditioner, there is an electric heated windshield, 65% tinted rear windows, lock bolts ... But all this did not affect the outcome of the meeting.
The spectators, we look, reached for the exit. It remains to declare the result. Volkswagen Polo won. He won not with one blow, but on points. He made many, many small holes in the enemy. And if all its numerous "a little", "a little" or "much better" are put together, then you understand: despite all the budget, Volkswagen's proprietary slogan - Das Auto - is quite suitable for the Polo sedan. The four-door Aveo is an attractive option for its price. Bright exterior, interesting interior, especially if we talk about its front half, a large hold. But Aveo loses in comfort, inferior in driving properties. The main difference between the duelists lies not so much in the nominal characteristics as in the aftertaste. The new Aveo, playing, as before, in the budget league, no longer gives the impression of a frankly cheap car. Volkswagen Polo - gives the impression of expensive.
Passport data
| Body type | sedan | sedan |
| Number of doors / seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Length, mm | 4384 | 4399 |
| Width, mm | 1699 | 1735 |
| Height, mm | 1465 | 1517 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2552 | 2525 |
| Front / rear track, mm | 1460/1498 | 1497,5/1495 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1217 | 1183 |
| Full weight, kg | 1700 | 1619 |
| Trunk volume, l | 460 | 502 |
| A type | petrol | petrol |
| Location | front, transverse | front, transverse |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4, in a row | 4, in a row |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Working volume, cm³ | 1598 | 1598 |
| Max. power, hp / rpm | 105/5250 | 115/6000 |
| Max. torque, N m / rpm | 153/3800 | 155/4000 |
| Transmission | automatic six-speed | |
| Drive unit | front | front |
| Front suspension | independent, spring, McPherson | |
| Rear suspension | semi-dependent, spring | semi-dependent, spring |
| Front brakes | disc ventilated | disc ventilated |
| Rear brakes | drum | drum |
| Tires | 195/55 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 170 | 160 |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 187 | 186 |
| Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h, s | 12,1 | 11,7 |
| Fuel consumption, l / 100 km | ||
| - urban cycle | 9,8 | 9,9 |
| - extra-urban cycle | 5,4 | 5,5 |
| - mixed cycle | 7,0 | 7,1 |
| Toxicity rate | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 55 | 46 |
| Fuel | AI-95–98 | AI-95 |
Tested vehicle configurations
| Frontal airbags | + | + |
| Side airbags | 60 700* | – |
| Isofix child seat attachment | + | + |
| ABS | + | + |
| Dynamic stabilization system | 60 700* | – |
| Traction control | 60 700* | – |
| Automatic transmission | S | S |
| Power steering | + | + |
| Fog lights | S | – |
| Rear parking sensors | 60 700* | – |
| On-board computer | + | – |
| Air conditioning | – | S |
| Climate control | 60 700* | – |
| Multifunctional steering wheel | 60 700* | S |
| Tilt steering column | – | + |
| Tilt and reach steering column | + | 7000** |
| Heated and electrically operated exterior mirrors | S | 13 000*** |
| Driver's seat height adjustment | + | – |
| Heated front seats | S | 13 000*** |
| Heated windshield | S | – |
| Heated washer nozzles | S | – |
| CD radio with MP3 support | 60 700* | + |
| Integrated Bluetooth hands free | – | S |
| Immobilizer | + | + |
| Anti-theft alarm | S | – |
| Oil sump protection | 5130 | + |
| Light-alloy wheels | S | 10 000 |
| Metallic color | S | 8000 |
| - - absent. | ||
| + - included in the basic package. | ||
| S - standard for test set. | ||
| * As part of the Premium package. | ||
| ** As part of Package 2. | ||
| *** As part of Package 1. |
Technics
The four-door Polo is built on the fifth generation Polo hatchback chassis (PQ25 platform). However, the wheelbase received an increase of 82 mm, and the passport ground clearance was increased by almost 7 cm. The suspensions are traditional: McPherson at the front and a twisting beam at the rear. The same components can be found in a number of Volkswagen models. But in the brake system, an important change took place: the rear disc mechanisms of the five-door were replaced with cheaper and more durable drum mechanisms.
The Gamma II (GSV) platform used on the second generation Aveo was jointly designed by GM Korea and Opel. It assumes the use of suspension types traditional for the small class. These are McPherson struts in the front and a semi-independent design with a torsion bar in the back. The Gamma II is GM's relatively new global compact car platform, and it can be found in various variations, for example, in the current Chevrolet Spark and Opel Mokka cars, and also in the upcoming Opel Adam city car.
The power structure of the Polo sedan body is very similar to that of the original hatchback. This also applies to key parts and materials used. While creating their budget four-door, Volkswagen engineers did not skimp on safety. The upper spars, sill reinforcement, center tunnel and engine shield of the Polo sedan are made of high-strength steel, while the A-pillars and B-pillars are made of ultra-high-strength steel.
High-strength steel makes up about 60% of the Aveo's body structure (yellow). Ultra high strength steel (red) is used in several key areas: sills, floor cross members, A-pillars. Certain alloys used here have tensile strengths of more than 1000 MPa, while the predecessor car had up to 550 MPa. And the number of welding points was increased by another 10%. All this made it possible to achieve better body rigidity (for the benefit of handling) and radically better crash test results compared to the Aveo predecessor (five stars versus one and a half).
Under the hood of the Polo is a well-tested and relatively simple sixteen-valve CFNA with distributed injection, known to domestic drivers, for example, from the current Fabia. Of the design features, it is worth mentioning a durable timing chain drive and four separate ignition coils. 
The Aveo sedan is equipped with a four from the Ecotec family, familiar to consumers from a number of other GM models. In particular, the same unit, only with the Opel badge on the lid, can be seen in the engine compartment of the current generation Astra. The features of this ICE are: a variable-geometry intake tract and variable valve timing at the intake and exhaust. Compared to a similar engine of the previous generation, in this unit, engineers reduced the weight of the cylinder block and increased its rigidity, improved cooling of the block head and increased the vitality of the toothed belt, and also introduced piston cooling with oil jets. Author: Leonid Popov
The ruling tandem in the class of foreign-made budget sedans is Renault Logan and Hyundai Solaris. 81909 people voted for the first, and 76,625 voted for the second, and with their own money - that is, without stuffing, carousels and other falsifications. And what are the forces of the "opposition"? The Volkswagen Polo sedan (47491 votes) and the Kia Rio, which gained 33102 votes, can be referred to as the "system" one. Avot newcomer Chevrolet Aveo is still a "non-system" one: its mass production in Nizhny Novgorod will begin at the end of the year (the estimated volume is 35 thousand cars per year), and we got the Aveo, brought from Korea and assembled in Kaliningrad. Chevrolet Aveo is available skip-the-line. However, the rush demand for other budget sedans subsided: you can even find a Kaluga Polo at dealerships! Do you give free and fair elections? What about the budget? If a prerequisite is the presence of an air conditioner, electrical accessories and an audio system, then Chevrolet will cost 507 thousand rubles, Volkswagen - 523 thousand, and Kia - 530 thousand. Who will we vote for?
All three cars do not spoil the appearance of the city - and even decorate the courtyard on its outskirts. More interesting than others, perhaps, Aveo - and not only because a beginner. Four separate round headlights are boldly and so close to the heart of an experienced Russian motorist who stood in long lines, first for a VAZ "three-ruble note", then for a "six" ... But wouldn't it be too tedious to keep such beauty clean, cleaning the headlights from dirt and crammed insects?
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On the back of the "grippy" Aveo armchair there is an armrest for those who like imposing seating
As for the interior of the Aveo, we have two news. Let's start with the good one: fresh youthful design goes hand in hand with good ergonomics. And how intriguingly the turquoise glow spreads through the "veins" of the audio system, as soon as you insert the key into the ignition! And although our experts scolded the "motorcycle" dashboard, I personally liked it, and I got used to it instantly. It's great that, as in the Polo, the steering wheel can be adjusted not only in height, but also in reach, and the side bolsters on the seat back hug you and not at all on a budget. Add the adjustment of the lumbar support and the "lift" of the chair - and here's the ideal. The symmetrical front panel extends far into the bonnet, giving you the feeling that you're in a class above. And also - a lot of compartments for small things: in addition to the shelves at the center console and a capacious "basement", there are two glove boxes. The one at the top is smaller, but it has a USB connector. Nice, but far away: if you connect a smartphone to the audio system, the cord will stretch through half the salon.
But the bad news: the feeling of a budget car does not leave. Doors bang loudly, the gaps between the panels are uneven, and the smell of hard plastic barely heated by the timid March sun makes you wrinkle.
Another thing is the Volkswagen Polo ... Oh, the doors rumble even harder, and the hard materials, to put it mildly, are far from sophisticated. Solid design? Against the backdrop of Solaris' Asian ornateness, yes, Volkswagen is a reserved aristocrat, but comparison with the Rio is no longer in favor of the Polo. The low and hard seat of the Kia is no worse than the Volkswagen one - it's a pity, not everyone will find a comfortable fit: the steering wheel reach does not change.
Chevrolet Aveo The tachometer "cogwheel" and the Chevrolet digital speedometer are original, but read no worse than the classic Rio and Polo scales. It is strange that in Aveo the trip computer is installed only on the most expensive version of the LTZ - rivals already have it in the basic configuration
Kia Rio The tachometer cogwheel and Chevrolet digital speedometer are original, but read no worse than the classic Rio and Polo scales. It is strange that in Aveo the trip computer is installed only on the most expensive version of the LTZ - rivals already have it in the basic configuration
Volkswagen Polo The tachometer cogwheel and the Chevrolet digital speedometer are original, but read no worse than the classic Rio and Polo scales. It is strange that in Aveo the trip computer is installed only on the most expensive version of the LTZ - rivals already have it in the basic configuration
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Youth - does it mean close? If Chevrolet is really a youth, then this statement is wrong: the back seat is spacious, and the huge trunk conceals the threat that households will make you a hostage of endless garden and dacha transportation. But if the road to the dacha is broken, then you can slope it, referring to the ground clearance of 115 mm. I, as yet not a summer resident, is not satisfied with it either: how can I get to a pond for a picnic with such a ground clearance?
Volkswagen is more versatile - the rear is even more relaxed, and the ground clearance is 25 mm higher. But watch out for the rut - the bottom spring mounts on the rear suspension are just 120mm from the ground. This is not a Renault Logan. And the Kia Rio is also not a Logan: its clearance is solid, almost 160 mm, but the back is cramped, and the trunk is the most modest of all.
Chevrolet has neither mudguards, nor transparent stickers that protect the bottom of the body from "sandblasting" - the sills are protected only by a narrow strip of "anti-gravel" coating
Youth means active? Past Chevrolet again. A new platform, a rigid body, and the sensations are like from a previous generation car, on which our expert Yaroslav Cyplenkov drove 75 thousand kilometers. He vividly remembered the suspension settings, when it shakes on typical urban seams, and rocks on the waves. All the same!
Chevrolet does not feel very well on bumpy roads, requiring steering and a decrease in pace due to the danger of a breakdown. On the smooth asphalt the Aveo, though it does not give happiness from driving, but at least does not cause negative emotions. The low effort on the steering wheel is quite informative, and the sensitivity is verified and completely great. It is a pity that in early spring we have few good roads left - the snow, it seems, now melts along with the asphalt.
Fashionable appearance is the only thing that sets the Chevrolet Aveo apart from the mass of budget sedans: the driving properties are average. Let's see how reliable it turns out
There is more enthusiasm in the power unit of the Aveo. The familiar from Opel cars, the 1.6 (115 hp) Ecotec series engine paired with a "short" five-speed manual transmission accelerates the heaviest car in the trio (1214 kg) to 100 km / h in 11.4 seconds. In the city, such dynamics is enough - you can even get under way from second gear, and in fourth gear it is tolerable to accelerate from 40 km / h. It is also pleasant because there is little joy in changing gears - the lever moves too sweepingly. And from a speed of 100 km / h, the reverse side of the "short" transmission declares itself: the noise of the engine, spinning up to 3000 rpm in fifth gear, dominates in the cabin. The noise from the tires also comes out at an increased volume. Moreover, we drove the Aveo both on winter studless tires Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 and on regular summer tires Hankook Optimo K415: the timbre is different, and the volume is the same.
As a result, it seems that we can congratulate the designers of Chevrolet on their victory over the engineers: there is a bright appearance, but there is no driving character. It is possible that the tiny ground clearance is another element of this victory.
The Rio was surprisingly quiet. Even at 120 km / h, you can communicate with fellow travelers without raising your voice. While you want to leave Polo at 90 km / h - it is even noisier than Aveo! The tires are humming, the wind is howling, and the engine seems to have been installed right in the cabin, somewhere behind the lid of the glove box. That is why we will not regret the absence of a USB connector on the Polo: it is still difficult to listen to music at high speed.
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In terms of layout and ease of control of blocks of audio and climate systems, all cars are similar. The functions are easy to use. Perhaps Kia has better multimedia connectors at the base of the center console. The Aveo has a USB slot tucked away in the top glove compartment, while the Polo has no audio inputs at all
But Volkswagen sets the standards for handling in the class: driving it is easy and pleasant, regardless of the quality and "twist" of the roads. Except that the studded tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 nullified the already low effort on the steering wheel in the near-zero zone.
Kia Rio has a powerful engine and good sound insulation, but its cargo-passenger qualities are the most modest
But the Rio meets the same standards! The steering wheel is more informative, the sensitivity is higher, it would still be to isolate the steering wheel from impacts on bumps. Think of the powerful 123-horsepower engine that accelerates the Rio to 100 km / h in 10.5 seconds - and here's the most driver-friendly budget sedan! True, because of the rather "long" gears (in the second you can gain 95 km / h, and in the third - 130 km / h) Rio did not show outstanding elasticity - before a tense maneuver, it is better to choose a lower step.
The most presentable among the budget is the Kia Rio salon. With normal doorknobs, unlike Solaris. Note the capacious niches on either side of the central tunnel. A successful driver's seat, like other cars, lacks lumbar support adjustment
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The Polo is slower (it picks up speed on par with the Aveo), and the gas pedal damped at the beginning of the stroke makes it difficult to move in traffic jams and reminds of a carburetor with a faulty acceleration pump. And the unexpected discovery of this test was the smooth running of the Polo, which was beneficially influenced by all the same studded tires. Volkswagen generally does not notice the "little things" that the tough Kia stumbles over every now and then. In addition, the Rio skips short waves more sharply, although, in our opinion, such a response is still more pleasant than the swinging characteristic of the Aveo.
Chevrolet Aveo The Chevrolet gearshift mechanism is loose and inaccurate. At Kia, instead of first gear, you can stick in third - the lateral travel of the lever is too small. You can't find fault with the selectivity of the Polo mechanism
Kia Rio Chevrolet's gearshift mechanism is loose and inaccurate. At Kia, instead of first gear, you can stick in third - the lateral travel of the lever is too small. You can't find fault with the selectivity of the Polo mechanism
Volkswagen Polo Chevrolet's gearshift mechanism is loose and inaccurate. At Kia, instead of first gear, you can stick in third - the lateral travel of the lever is too small. You can't find fault with the selectivity of the Polo mechanism
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What we liked the most about the Rio, and unconditionally, was the brakes. Despite the fact that since the summer of last year, Polo sedans have been equipped with a new firmware for the anti-lock braking system (the problem was identified by us a year and a half ago - when combining a bypass maneuver with braking, the deceleration efficiency drops to an unacceptably low level), no recall campaign was announced, and we got a car with old software. We have experienced a branded “disinhibition”, as for the first time, with a rapid heartbeat. The ABS is also strange for the Aveo: it is enough to hit a joint or an unevenness when braking - and the deceleration is practically reduced to nothing. Not everyone has enough self-control to let go and press the brake pedal again, thus resetting the anti-lock braking system "glitch".
Chevrolet Aveo The three of us in the rear seats of all cars will be cramped in the shoulders, and in the Polo, the central tunnel is also very developed, restricting the feet of the middle passenger. But together it is more comfortable and more spacious in Polo - wide armrests on the doors, a good geometry of landing. But the high threshold makes it difficult to enter and exit, and of the amenities - only pockets in the doors. Chevrolet has less knee room, but only people taller than 180 cm will rest against the backs of the front seats. Interestingly, the rear window of the Aveo extends far to the roof, letting in more light into the cabin. The armrests are scanty here, and small items can be folded into a lone pocket on the back of the right front seat. In terms of the number of convenient options, Kia is the leader - only it has a backlight, pockets in the doors and in the seats, but there is the least space here. Moreover, tall people are forced not only to tighten their legs, but also to take care of their heads - the ceiling is low
Kia Rio The threesome in the rear seats of all cars will be cramped in the shoulders, and in the Polo, the central tunnel is also very developed, constraining the feet of the middle passenger. But together it is more comfortable and more spacious in Polo - wide armrests on the doors, a good geometry of landing. But the high threshold makes it difficult to enter and exit, and of the amenities - only pockets in the doors. Chevrolet has less knee room, but only people taller than 180 cm will rest against the backs of the front seats. Interestingly, the rear window of the Aveo extends far to the roof, letting in more light into the cabin. The armrests are scanty here, and small items can be folded into a lone pocket on the back of the right front seat. In terms of the number of convenient options, Kia is the leader - only it has a backlight, pockets in the doors and in the seats, but there is the least space here. Moreover, tall people are forced not only to tighten their legs, but also to take care of their heads - the ceiling is low
Volkswagen Polo The three of us in the rear seats of all cars will be cramped in the shoulders, and in the Polo, the central tunnel is also very developed, constraining the feet of the middle passenger. But together it is more comfortable and more spacious in Polo - wide armrests on the doors, a good geometry of landing. But the high threshold makes it difficult to enter and exit, and of the amenities - only pockets in the doors. Chevrolet has less knee room, but only people taller than 180 cm will rest against the backs of the front seats. Interestingly, the rear window of the Aveo extends far to the roof, letting in more light into the cabin. The armrests are scanty here, and small items can be folded into a lone pocket on the back of the right front seat. In terms of the number of convenient options, Kia is the leader - only it has a backlight, pockets in the doors and in the seats, but there is the least space here. Moreover, tall people are forced not only to tighten their legs, but also to take care of their heads - the ceiling is low
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As a result, Chevrolet is in third place. Maybe we didn't see, didn't catch the zest? It happens. But if it still exists, then we will get to the bottom of it for sure: we bought this particular Aveo for accelerated life tests, where each of the 30 thousand "hard" kilometers is equivalent to three kilometers of normal operation. By the way, the input shaft of the gearbox is already grumbling on the new car, and the gearbox itself is dripping with oil.
Chevrolet Aveo No one has a glove box illumination, and the Polo has the most voluminous and tidy compartment - in the rest of the MTPL policy you need to put it folded in half
Kia Rio No one has a glove box illumination, and the Polo has the most voluminous and neat compartment - in the rest of the MTPL policy you need to put it folded in half
Volkswagen Polo No one has a glove box illumination, and the Polo has the most voluminous and neat compartment - in the rest of the OSAGO policy you need to put it folded in half
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Our Polo endurance tests are already behind us, and their result was record low costs for repairs and spare parts: in fact, Volkswagen required only routine maintenance. But in today's comparison test, he is second. Unimportant soundproofing and insidious ABS setting failed.
Defeated Rio. Fast, quiet, although not conducive to cargo and passenger transportation. And everything would be fine, but its technological twin Hyundai Solaris during the Autoreview resource marathon demanded twice as much money for repairs than Polo. But routine maintenance for Kia is even more expensive than for Hyundai. So if you take into account not only expert opinions, but also reliability and cost of ownership, the Polo is still the best choice.
And what about the Chevrolet Aveo? When this issue of Autoreview is released, Aveo will pass the first thousand "resource" kilometers along the roads of the autoreview. What if this sedan turns out to be even more reliable than the Polo? Then - straight to the "systemic" opposition, and then ... What the hell is not joking! We will keep you updated!
Chevrolet Aveo Kia has huge mirrors, thin windshield pillars - nothing prevents you from exploring your surroundings. In the Polo, on the other hand, the mirrors are scanty, and the upturned stern interferes with assessing the rear clearance when parking. Chevrolet also has the thickest pillars, in addition to poorly angled mirrors, narrowing the field of view.
Kia Rio Kia has huge mirrors, thin windshield pillars - nothing prevents you from exploring your surroundings. In the Polo, on the other hand, the mirrors are scanty, and the upturned stern interferes with assessing the rear clearance when parking. Chevrolet also has the thickest pillars in addition to poorly angled mirrors, narrowing the field of view.
Volkswagen Polo Kia has huge mirrors, thin windshield pillars - nothing prevents you from exploring your surroundings. In the Polo, on the other hand, the mirrors are scanty, and the upturned stern interferes with assessing the rear clearance when parking. Chevrolet also has the thickest pillars, in addition to poorly angled mirrors, narrowing the field of view.
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Gloomy German ... interior. Boring, but the fit is comfortable, only a long-travel clutch pedal requires habit.
Seat height adjustment in Polo, like in Kia, is available in all trim levels
The partner, and at the same time the rival of the Aveo in the resource marathon, will be Lada Granta in the Normal configuration, which we bought for 258 thousand rubles. But a twofold difference in price (Chevrolet costs 515 thousand) in the case of resource tests does not mean a foregone conclusion. Remember how successful the Lada Priora marathon was. We will tell you about the results of the first out of 30 thousand kilometers of the marathon in one of the next issues.
Spacious interior, high reliability - Volkswagen is an excellent family man. However, the cool chassis also appeals to driving values.
Chevrolet Aveo Only in Chevrolet, the trunk can be opened using the button on the lid; in other cars, you need to either insert the key into the larva, or pull the lever in the cabin. Alas, the Aveo is also the only one without a handle to close the boot lid without getting your hands dirty. All cars have roomy trunks, but in Kia the compartment is spoiled by the protruding arc of the body amplifier, because of it, the opening into the cabin with the rear seats folded out is the most modest, and the loading height of the Rio is greater than that of the rest. Only Aveo offers convenient hooks for fastening luggage. He also has an elastic band in the right corner, which can be used to grab a jar of "non-freezing" - in the Rio a pair of stickies for the same purposes is located on the left wall of the compartment. All trunks with lights
Kia Rio Only in Chevrolet, the trunk can be opened using the button on the lid; in other cars, you either need to insert the key into the larva, or pull the lever in the cabin. Alas, the Aveo is also the only one without a handle to close the boot lid without getting your hands dirty. All cars have roomy trunks, but in Kia the compartment is spoiled by the protruding arc of the body amplifier, because of it, the opening into the cabin with the rear seats folded out is the most modest, and the loading height of the Rio is greater than that of the rest. Convenient luggage hooks are offered only by Aveo. He also has an elastic band in the right corner, which can be used to grab a jar of "non-freezing" - in the Rio a pair of stickies for the same purposes is located on the left wall of the compartment. All trunks with lights
Volkswagen Polo Only in Chevrolet, the trunk can be opened using the button on the lid; in other cars, you need to either insert the key into the larva or pull the lever in the cabin. Alas, the Aveo is also the only one without a handle to close the boot lid without getting your hands dirty. All cars have roomy trunks, but in Kia the compartment is spoiled by the protruding arc of the body amplifier, because of it, the opening into the cabin with the rear seats folded out is the most modest, and the loading height of the Rio is greater than that of the rest. Only Aveo offers convenient hooks for fastening luggage. He also has an elastic band in the right corner, which can be used to grab a jar of "non-freezing" - in the Rio a pair of stickies for the same purposes is located on the left wall of the compartment. All trunks with lights
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Curb weight, axle weight distribution and dimensions
* Loading height Manufacturers data are highlighted in red, Autoreview measurements are highlighted in black
Safety
The most modest basic set of safety equipment is offered by the Kaluga Volkswagen Polo: front airbags, front seat belt force limiters, rear head restraints and Isofix mounts, and you will have to pay 9,090 rubles for the ABS. Aveo and Rio are equipped with ABS already in the "base", and in addition have front belt pretensioners, but the simplest Aveo lacks rear head restraints (they are available only in LT and LTZ trim levels). All three sedans can be equipped with side airbags for front riders for a surcharge, but curtains are offered only for the Aveo and Rio. And the stabilization system is put only in the top versions of Rio and Polo.
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We carried out a front-end crash test of the Volkswagen Polo sedan a year and a half ago: the car scored 14.3 points out of 16, which is the maximum four stars in the ARCAP rating. Only the ribs of both riders and the driver's shins are slightly at risk, in addition one penalty point has been taken for leg protection due to the metal structures of the steering column close to the crash cover. And in Europe, Euro NCAP experts conducted crash tests of the Volkswagen Polo hatchback. The five-door has earned five stars, and the score for the frontal crash test was only half a point higher (14.8) than that of our sedan. The hatchback with safety curtains withstood the side impacts perfectly. Young passengers in Bobsy G1 and G0 Plus seats are well protected (86%), and experts estimated pedestrian safety at 41%.
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The level of passive safety of the Kia Rio can be judged by the crash test of the sister sedan Hyundai Solaris, which performed worse than the Polo sedan and earned only two ARCAP stars. The score for the frontal crash test - 8.5 points out of 16: the loads on the dummy's chest are great, and the driver's legs are threatened by the steering column locking mechanism and the clutch pedal that is strongly shifted back and up. For comparison: the Kia Rio hatchback for the European market with different body panels and six airbags earned five stars according to the Euro NCAP method, having passed all crash tests with dignity. The safety of child passengers in the Britax Römer Duo Plus and Baby Safe seats was rated by experts at 84%, and the "pedestrian rating" is even higher than that of the Polo - 46%.
The new Chevrolet Aveo passed Euro NCAP safety tests last year - the European market hatchback with six airbags passed all crash tests without comment and earned a maximum five stars. The little ones in the Britax Römer Duo and Baby Safe seats are even better protected than in the Polo and Rio (87%), and the aggressive front end turned out to be "friendlier" to pedestrians than the competitors, although the too rigid front edge of the hood did not allow to earn more than 54%. But in Russia, Aveo will be awarded only four Euro NCAP stars: the stabilization system for the Russian market is not offered even for an extra charge.
How much?
The Volkswagen Polo sedan (1.6 l, 105 hp) can be bought for 429,100 rubles, and the basic configuration of the Trendline already has two airbags, power windows, a fully folding rear seat, a trip computer, central locking and steering wheel height adjustment and take off. The Comfortline package looks much more attractive for 514,900 rubles - with air conditioning, ABS, electric drive and heated mirrors, heated front seats, a separate rear seat and metallic paint, and our sedan for 527,520 rubles also had a CD-receiver and leather steering wheel braid. A six-speed "automatic" for Polo will cost 45,900 rubles. The times of huge queues for the Kaluga sedan are over - the cars are on free sale and in the nearest deliveries, but if there is no suitable one among them, you will have to place an order and wait from three to five months.
Warranty - two years without mileage limitation.
Chevrolet Aveo (1.6 l, 115 hp) formally costs from 444 thousand rubles, but cars in the basic configuration LS with two airbags, ABS, front power windows, CD player, central locking and a rigidly fixed rear seat will go to dealers only in the fall. In the meantime, you can buy a sedan in the LT version for 487 thousand rubles - it has air conditioning, rear headrests, a Bluetooth transmitter and a folding rear seat back. Our Aveo with full power accessories, heated front seats, steering wheel adjustment and metallic paint costs 515 thousand rubles - 12,500 rubles cheaper than the Polo sedan that participated in the test, but Chevrolet does not have an on-board computer or seat height adjustment. But the surcharge for a six-speed "automatic" is only 33 thousand rubles. There are not many cars on the free sale, but the ordered sedan will have to wait no more than a month.
The warranty is three years or 100,000 km, but during the first two years the mileage is not limited.
The Kia Rio sedan in the initial Comfort configuration is equipped with a 1.4 engine (107 hp) and costs 469,900 rubles, but already in the "base" there are two airbags, ABS, air conditioning, front power windows, an on-board computer, a separate rear seat backrest and seat adjustment driver's height, although the steering wheel in all trim levels is adjustable only in height. The Luxe version with a 1.6 engine (123 hp) has full power accessories, a CD receiver, heated front seats and costs 529,900 rubles - almost like a Polo sedan with similar equipment. And in our hands was Rio performed by Prestige for 569,900 rubles - with six airbags, climate control and light-alloy wheels. For a four-speed "automatic" for the Rio you need to pay extra 40 thousand rubles. A suitable vehicle can be found in stock from the dealers, and the delivery time for order is from one to three months, depending on the equipment.
The warranty is five years or 150,000 km.
Alternative
The choice of sedans with a price of up to 600 thousand rubles is very wide: even not counting very budget cars like the Uzbek Nexia and the Ukrainian Chance, more than two dozen such models are sold on the Russian market. But some golf-class cars fall into this price category only in the "empty" base versions with the weakest engine.
| Car | Engines | Transmission* | starting price | Details |
| BYD F3 | 1.5 (95 HP) | M5 | 364 900 RUB | 13-14, 2008 |
| Chery M11 | 1.6 (117 HP) | M5 | RUB 428700 | 23, 2010 |
| Chevrolet lacetti | 1.4 (95 HP), 1.6 (109 HP) | M5 / A4 | RUB 412,500 | 24, 2008 |
| Chevrolet cruze | 1.6 (109 hp) | M5 | RUB 532,000 | 9, 2010 |
| Fiat Albea | 1.4 (77 HP) | M5 | RUB 399,000 | 7, 2007 |
| Fiat Linea | 1.4T (120 hp) | M5 | RUB 494 900 | 8, 2011 |
| Ford focus | 1.6 (85 HP) | M5 | RUB 542,000 | 13, 2011 |
| Geely mk | 1.5 (94 HP) | M5 | RUB 339,000 | 19, 2008 |
| Haima 3 | 1.8 (112 HP) | M5 / A4 | RUB 429,900 | - |
| Hyundai accent | 1.5 (102 HP) | M5 | RUB 377 700 | 7, 2007 |
| Hyundai solaris | 1.4 (107 HP), 1.6 (123 HP) | M5 / A4 | RUB 443,000 | 8, 2011 |
| Lifan solano | 1.6 (106 HP) | M5 | 394 900 RUB | - |
| Nissan almera classic | 1.6 (107 HP) | M5 / A4 | RUB 473,000 | 24, 2008 |
| Nissan Tiida | 1.6 (110 HP) | M5 / A4 | RUB 559,000 | 22, 2007 |
| Opel astra family | 1.6 (115 HP) | M5 | RUB 564 650 | 20, 2007 |
| Renault Logan | 1.4 (75 HP), 1.6 (84 or 102 HP) | M5 / A4 | RUB 338,000 | 8, 2011 |
| Renault Symbol | 1.6 (102 HP) | M5 / A4 | RUB 499,000 | 24, 2008 |
| Renault Fluence | 1.6 (106 HP) | M5 | RUB 599,600 | 9, 2010 |
| Tagaz C10 | 1.3 (93 HP) | M5 | 369 900 RUB | - |
| Vortex Estina | 1.6 (119 HP), 2.0 (136 HP) | M5 | RUB 399,900 | 13-14, 2008 |
| * M - mechanical, A - automatic, B - variator; the number indicates the number of steps | ||||
The diagram shows the ratio of the most important, but sometimes conflicting qualities of cars - dynamics and comfort. For clarity, we have highlighted three zones: red (the car does not meet the consumer's requirements), yellow (basically satisfies) and green (fully satisfies). Axis Dynamics is graduated as a percentage of the maximum possible expert judgment, which consists of three components: acceleration, deceleration and controllability. The situation is the same with the Comfort axle (estimates are taken for ride, vibration protection and acoustic comfort)
| Expert assessments Autoreview | |||||
| Estimated parameters | Max. score | Cars | Why? | ||
| Chevrolet aveo | Kia rio | VW Polo | |||
| Ergonomics | 200 | 160 | 165 | 165 | The Aveo has the best seat, but it is set too high, and there is only a "lift" seat in the top configuration. Volkswagen is comfortable too, but the long-travel clutch pedal forces the seat to move forward more, and the Kia has no steering wheel adjustment. But the visibility is excellent. The Polo has small mirrors, and the Aveo also has too massive racks. |
| Driver's workplace | 100 | 85 | 80 | 85 | |
| Visibility | 100 | 75 | 85 | 80 | |
| Dynamics | 310 | 255 | 275 | 260 | Kia accelerates the fastest and brakes the best, and is not inferior to Polo in handling. Volkswagen is still upset with inadequate ABS work. On the dynamics of the Chevrolet on the level of the Polo, but the chassis is less tuned - there is not enough stability on the uneven road |
| Accelerating dynamics | 100 | 85 | 90 | 85 | |
| Braking dynamics | 10 | 90 | 100 | 90 | |
| Controllability | 100 | 80 | 85 | 85 | |
| Ride comfort | 260 | 205 | 220 | 205 | Volkswagen rides smoother on Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 tires than on regular summer tires, but noisier. Rio is harsh, but in terms of sound insulation it has no equal. The Chevrolet also does not indulge in a smooth ride and is only slightly quieter than the Polo. Kia had climate control and the rest of the cars had conventional air conditioning |
| Smooth running, vibration protection | 90 | 70 | 70 | 75 | |
| Acoustic comfort | 90 | 70 | 80 | 65 | |
| Microclimate | 80 | 65 | 70 | 65 | |
| Interior comfort | 230 | 185 | 170 | 190 | Getting into the spacious rear seats of the Volkswagen prevents the high threshold. The Aveo is easier to climb, but less legroom. Kia is even closer, and tall people are "pressed" by the roof. The luggage racks of the Volkswagen and Chevrolet are equally comfortable and spacious, the Rio has a smaller opening, and in the back the compartment is narrowed by the body amplifier. It also limits the size of the opening to the salon when the backs of the rear seats are folded |
| Passenger seats | 90 | 70 | 65 | 75 | |
| Trunk | 90 | 80 | 75 | 80 | |
| Salon transformation | 50 | 35 | 30 | 35 | |
| Total score | 1000 | 805 | 830 | 820 | |
| Some measurement results of Auto Review | ||||
| Parameters | Cars | |||
| Chevrolet aveo | Kia rio | Volkswagen polo | ||
| Acceleration time, s | 0-50 km / h | 3,5 | 3,6 | 4,0 |
| 0-100 km / h | 11,4 | 10,5 | 11,5 | |
| 0-150 km / h | 27,2 | 23,6 | 28,7 | |
| on the way 400 m | 18,3 | 17,2 | 18,1 | |
| on the way 1000 m | 33,2 | 32,2 | 33,1 | |
| 60-100 km / h (IV) | 9,6 | 10,7 | 11,4 | |
| 80-120 km / h (V) | 13,5 | 15,8 | 19,4 | |
| * Measurements were carried out at + 2 ° С on winter tires | ||||
| Passport data | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | Chevrolet aveo | Kia rio | Volkswagen polo | |
| Body type | four-door sedan | four-door sedan | four-door sedan | |
| Number of places | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Trunk volume, l | 502 | 500 | 460 | |
| Curb weight, kg | 1162 | 1115 | 1084 | |
| Full weight, kg | 1598 | 1565 | 1660 | |
| Engine | petrol, with multipoint injection | petrol, with multipoint injection | ||
| Location | front, transverse | front, transverse | front, transverse | |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4, in a row | 4, in a row | 4, in a row | |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1598 | 1591 | 1598 | |
| Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm | 79,0/81,5 | 77,0/85,4 | 76,5/86,9 | |
| Compression ratio | 10,8:1 | 10,5:1 | 10,5:1 | |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | |
| Max. power, hp / kW / rpm | 115/85/6000 | 123/90/6300 | 105/77/5250 | |
| Max. torque, Nm / rpm | 155/4000 | 155/4200 | 153/3800 | |
| Transmission | mechanical, 5-speed | mechanical, 5-speed | mechanical, 5-speed | |
| Gear ratios | I | 3,82 | 3,62 | 3,46 |
| II | 2,16 | 1,96 | 1,96 | |
| III | 1,48 | 1,37 | 1,28 | |
| IV | 1,12 | 1,04 | 0,88 | |
| V | 0,89 | 0,84 | 0,67 | |
| reverse | 3,55 | 3,55 | 0,67 | |
| main gear | 4,18 | 4,06 | 4,55 | |
| Drive unit | front | front | front | |
| Front suspension | independent, spring, McPherson | independent, spring, McPherson | ||
| Rear suspension | semi-dependent, spring | semi-dependent, spring | semi-dependent, spring | |
| Front brakes | disc, ventilated | disc, ventilated | disc, ventilated | |
| Rear brakes | drum | disk | drum | |
| Tires | 185/60 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/60 R15 | |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 183 | 190 | 190 | |
| Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, s | 11,3 | 10,3 | 10,5 | |
| Fuel consumption, l / 100 km | urban cycle | 7,7 | 7,9 | 8,7 |
| extra-urban cycle | 4,9 | 4,9 | 5,1 | |
| mixed cycle | 5,9 | 6,0 | 6,5 | |
| CO2 emissions in g / km | mixed cycle | 139 | 139 | 153 |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 46 | 43 | 55 | |
| Fuel | aI-95 gasoline | aI-92-95 gasoline | aI-95 gasoline | |
| Equipment participating in the test cars | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | Chevrolet aveo | Kia rio | Volkswagen polo |
| Basic version price, rub | 444000 | 529900 | 429100 |
| SAFETY | |||
| Frontal airbags | + | + | + |
| Side airbags | - | P | - |
| Safety curtains | - | P | - |
| ABS | + | + | P |
| Daytime Running Lights | - | + | - |
| Fog lights | - | + | - |
| Rear head restraints / recessed | P / P | +/+ | +/- |
| COMFORT | |||
| Air conditioning | P | + | P |
| Climate control | - | P | - |
| Power steering | + | + | + |
| Tilt / reach steering column | +/0 | +/- | +/+ |
| Multifunctional steering wheel | P | P | - |
| Leather steering wheel | - | P | 0 |
| Central locking / remote | +/+ | +/+ | +/- |
| Heated wiper rest zone | - | + | - |
| Electric drive and heated exterior mirrors | 0 | + | P |
| Power windows front / rear | +/0 | +/+ | +/+ |
| Driver window auto mode | - | + | + |
| Driver's seat height adjustment | - | + | + |
| Heated front seats | 0 | + | P |
| Remote trunk lock | + | + | + |
| Remote lock for fuel filler flap | - | + | - |
| ELECTRONICS | |||
| CD / mp3-player | + | + | 0 |
| AUX / USB jack | P / P | +/+ | -/- |
| Bluetooth | P | - | - |
| Trip computer | - | + | + |
| APPEARANCE | |||
| Alloy wheels | - | P | - |
| Metallic paint | 0 | + | P |
| PRACTICALITY | |||
| Fully / separately folding rear seat back | -/P | -/+ | + / P |
| Fully / separately folding rear seat cushion | -/- | -/- | + / P |
| Number of shelves for small items | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Mirror in left / right sun visor | +/+ | +/+ | +/+ |
| Front door pockets / flaps | +/+ | +/+ | +/+ |
| Back door pockets | - | - | + |
| Seat back pocket, driver / front passenger | -/+ | -/+ | -/- |
| Cup holders for front / rear riders | 2/- | 2/1 | 2/- |
| Glasses box | P | P | - |
| Interior light, front / rear | +/- | +/+ | +/- |
| Roof handle for driver / passenger | -/+ | -/+ | -/+ |
| Hooks for clothes on the back row of seats | + | + | + |
| Luggage loops in the trunk | + | - | - |
| Inner tailgate handle | - | + | + |
| Full size spare wheel | stowaway | + | + |
| Price of the tested car, rub. | 515000 | 569900 | 527520 |
| Tires | Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 | Goodyear ultra grip ice | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 * |
| * Studded (+) Included in the basic vehicle configuration (P) Equipment included in the package configuration of the tested vehicle (O) Options installed on the vehicle that participated in the test (-) Not installed on the vehicle that participated in the test | |||
Greetings to all after a long silence. I often run to the site to read, but there was nothing to write about the car.
I decided to summarize due to the possible sale of the car - the option to buy a bigger car from a friend and four-wheel drive at a reasonable price is tucked.
So, the run approached 35 thousand km, that is, I still roll only 10 thousand km. per year. There were no breakdowns during this period, in the fall of 2013 a creak appeared in the front right suspension when speed bumps were passing. Drove to see a friend at the service station. The verdict is this: there is no problem, squeaking is not a reason to change parts if they are in excellent condition (this was said about the entire suspension). They sprinkled the rubber bands with silicone, and there was no squeak on the way back. I climbed on the forums of VAGovodov - a similar problem with golf owners, and dealers say that this is a feature. Although, as you look at, the trouble is that nothing breaks. Now, when replacing wheels with summer ones, for prevention, he himself sprinkled all the rubber bands with silicone, just in case.
Strengths:
- Quality small car
Weak sides:
- Dogs dislike
Review of Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 (Volkswagen Polo) 2013
Relatives got a polo sedan. I wrote at the car market that I own it, but otherwise it did not give a review to publish. Of course, the model has long been known and widespread, almost everyone said. Well, I will also describe my impressions, suddenly someone will come in handy.
Let's start with the purchase. Initially, we needed the most budgetary normal car with a clearance. In fact, the choice was between solaris and polo. In general, the cars are very comparable in terms of price, performance and size. The choice in favor of polo was made based on the advantages of the laconic design of the polo over the rattling spaceship of Solaris, as well as after reading horror stories on the Internet about the quality of the Solaris. It should be noted that the purely external quality of the cars is absolutely comparable. Everything is very neat.
When buying, they really wanted to order the option with heated windshield, but I would have to wait 3-4 months, and the dealer had a ready-made basic equipment with air conditioning and a head unit. As a result, they sacrificed Wishlist in favor of speed.
Strengths:
- Design
- Engine
- thoughtfulness
- Price-quality ratio
Weak sides:
- Budgetary
- not hatchback
- Still, a bit noisy in the cabin.
Review of Volkswagen Polo 1.4 (Volkswagen Polo) 2011 Part 4
Few facts and figures.
So VW Polo 1.4 MKPP5 Comfortline was sold after 2.75 years of operation with 45 thousand km mileage.
Average fuel consumption for the entire run was exactly 8.5 liters. The highway / city ratio is also exactly 50/50. Consumption on the highway (at normal speeds) 6-7l, in the city 9.5-10.5l / 100km.
Strengths:
- Very nice car in all respects
Weak sides:
- The consumption in the city is too high (this is a feature of the car in general or specifically of my copy I did not understand)
- The climate control adjustment scale is slightly raised up
- Sometimes the design outweighs practicality (in particular, the front bumper, like that of the Cross Polo, would not greatly worsen aerodynamics, but improved the geometric cross-country ability)
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