Volkswagen Jetta, from 741,000 rubles.

The Polo has a base almost 10 cm shorter, but at the same time, in terms of passenger legroom, it lags behind the Jetta by only 3.5 cm. The trunk also looks quite convincing. Finally, the 105-horsepower 1.6-liter engine is noticeably easier to cope with a lighter sedan.

If you are buying a Polo not for the last money, then you should pay attention to the Highline package for 639,000 rubles. It itself is richer than the Trendline for the Jetta, and the shortcomings in terms of equipping with safety equipment here can be compensated for by the Premium package, which includes ESP, side airbags, rear parking sensors and chrome exterior trim. Thus, for 675,000 rubles you will get a solid and comfortable sedan with good dynamics and a large trunk.

We decided:

With similar functionality, Polo looks preferable in terms of dynamics, economy and maneuverability; in addition, it allows you to get more generous equipment for less money. However, the buyer of a junior sedan will still have to give up something. Slightly lower capacity and carrying capacity - the minuses are not too significant, but the less energy-intensive suspension and certain losses in comfort are a good reason to think.

If you have already appreciated the unchanged and opted for the Volkswagen concern, then you probably belong to the circle of motorists who know a lot about really good car brands and at the same time know how to protect their pockets from unreasonable waste. In this review, we will identify the two most popular VW models today among domestic motorists, and we will try to understand which of them - Polo or Jetta - has been awarded the status: "best price / quality ratio." And it is worth starting acquaintance with these models with a brief history of the evolution of each of them.

Volkswagen Polo and Jetta - one manufacturer, different characters

The evolution of people's cars

The idea of ​​​​founding the Volkswagen concern itself was dictated by the requirement of the German government to create a reliable and strong car for the people of Germany, which would cost no more than 100 Reichsmarks. It is this concept - the production of good and - remains the leitmotif of the brand to this day in the development of each new model.

Europe chooses Volkswagen Polo

From the very first release, this compact car immediately became a favorite among German drivers. There are several modifications of its lineup:

For all 5 generations of this model, the developers have worked tirelessly to constantly improve both aerodynamic and technical parts. An excellent testimony to their fruitful work is the fact that in 2010 the Polo was awarded the title of "best car of the year in Europe and the world" (according to Previous Winners).

In fairness and for a more objective assessment, in this review we will compare which is better: Volkswagen Jetta or. There are two explanations for this. Firstly, Polo Sedan was the first car in the history of the concern, specially designed for Russia, adjusted for climatic conditions, road features and fuel quality. As a result of numerous tests carried out during the development of the model, the Polo Sedan received a galvanized bottom and was equipped with a reinforced suspension and a powerful unpretentious engine. And secondly, this way we can achieve a comparison of two models made in the same body and.

Swift like an air current - Volkswagen Jetta

The start of production of the Jetta goes back to 1979. It was based on the Volkswagen Golf, but unlike the shortened latter, the standard body of the VW Jetta is a classic sedan. The name of the lineup was borrowed from aviation and means high-altitude jet stream (Jet-stream). In the entire history of the existence of the Jetta, 6 generations of the car were produced:

Unlike previous generations, Jetta VI cars, according to the developers themselves, have absolutely nothing to do with the Volkswagen Golf. And in December 2014, it was supposed to release a new conceptual all-terrain version of the Jetta - Jetta Alltrack.

Comparative characteristics

It is more convenient to compare the Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen Jetta by individual parameters for a better understanding of the differences and features of each of the models.

Specifications

Car model:	Volkswagen Polo	Volkswagen Jetta
Producing country:	Germany (assembly Russia, Kaluga)	Germany
body type:	sedan	sedan
Number of places:	5	5
Number of doors:	4	4
Engine capacity, cu. cm:	1598	1598
Power, l. s./about. min.:	105/5250	105/5250
Maximum speed, km/h:	190	180
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s:	10.5 (manual transmission), 12.1 (automatic transmission)	11.5 (manual transmission), 13.1 (automatic transmission)
Type of drive:	front, transverse	front, transverse
Checkpoint:	5 manual transmission, 6 automatic transmission	5 manual transmission, 6 automatic transmission
Fuel type:	gasoline AI-95	gasoline AI-95
Consumption per 100 km:	city ​​8.7; track 5.1	city ​​9.8; track 5.4
Length, mm:	4384	4644
Width, mm:	1699	1778
Height, mm:	1465	1482
Clearance, mm:	150	160
Tire size:	175/70R14, 185/60R15	195/65R15
Curb weight, kg:	1159	1302
Gross weight, kg:	1660	1800
Fuel tank capacity:	55	55

Interior and exterior

The design solution in the salons of both models looks quite presentable. And yet, the Polo can distinguish a more interesting finish of the seats, but in the Jetta it is better executed. In terms of body dimensions, the Jetta has a more comfortable and spacious interior, offers more space for rear passengers and is 10 cm longer than its counterpart. Although the trunk of the Polo is quite roomy, the Jetta clearly has more advantages in terms of cargo transportation.

Dynamism, comfort, handling

What distinguishes Polo from Jetta with the same characteristics of power units is that it has an increased intensity of acceleration dynamics. This means that with the same engines with a capacity of 105 hp. With. and a volume of 1.6 liters, the Polo accelerates to hundreds one second faster than the Jetta and at the same time.

Test drive of a Volkswagen Polo car:

In terms of driving comfort, both models are worthy of respect, but still the Jetta has a slight advantage on roads with rough sections. Although the Polo, the 1.6L has better handling performance and is more docile on the road.

Optionality

Regardless of whether Polo or Jetta appears to our review, we can highlight, which is common to both versions:

• Brake system with anti-blocker.
• 4 airbags.
• Vertical adjustment of the driver's seat in height.
• Front center armrest.
• Steering column adjustment.
• Leather trim steering wheel.
• Central locking.
• Electric heated front seats.
• Power windows.
At a lower cost, by choosing a Volkswagen Polo, you will get a wider range of all kinds of options, better maneuverability, dynamism and economy than the Jetta. And at the same time, the Volkswagen Jetta, at a slightly higher price, offers you a significantly greater energy intensity of the suspension, trunk capacity, cargo capacity, a more spacious interior and obvious advantages in comfort. The choice is yours - it all depends on personal priorities, acquisition goals and internal mood. If you liked the review - leave your comment below it.

The Jetta sedan has earned the image of a sort of mini-Passat in Russia. Respectability in him is really a little less than that of his older brother. True, the joy of cheerful acceleration gives only a 150‑horsepower version with a turbo engine. Today this pleasure is good for a million. Are you ready for that kind of spending?

The base Jetta 1.6 Conceptline (85 hp) is the other extreme. On the one hand, the entrance ticket for 789,000 rubles is attractive. On the other hand, even the front 13 seconds to 100 km / h are depressing: with such dynamics, the bus driver's endurance is needed! Even worse, the air conditioner and radio require an additional payment - 40,000 rubles. Such Jetta will be called Conceptline Plus. True, ESP and side airbags still cannot be obtained for any price.

Now let's take a look at the Polo 1.6 Highline. Motor power of 85 forces and it is not enough. Fortunately, a more powerful 1.6 (105 hp) costs 33,000 rubles, and not 50 thousand, as is the case with the Jetta. The light 105-horsepower Polo accelerates faster. And in terms of legroom for rear passengers (-35 mm) and trunk volume (-50 liters), it is not so modest as to dismiss the purchase.

Budget? If you buy Polo not for the last money and for the role of a family car, complete the Highline performance with the “Technology” and “Safety” packages. At present, 747,880 rubles for a comfortable, solid Volkswagen with good dynamics and a capacious trunk, besides, it has just survived restyling, is a good offer.

• 2 airbags
• heated front seats
• 4 power windows
• electric and heated mirrors
• climate control
• MP3 radio

Benefits of equipping Polo 1.6 (105 hp) Highline

• 6 airbags
• parking sensors
• signaling
• alloy wheels

With similar capabilities and a more modest price, the Polo Highline (105 hp) is more dynamic and safer than the Jetta Conceptline Plus (85 hp). But the lower energy intensity of the suspension and the loss in comfort give reason to think.

So, you have already decided on your preferences and your choice fell on the most "popular" brand - the German automaker Volkswagen. It remains to choose between two popular representatives of this brand - Volkswagen Polo or Volkswagen Jetta. It's time to find out their chips and flaws.

Appearance

The front side of the Volkswagen Polo sedan is absolutely identical to its hatchback version. VW Polo adorns a large bumper with a large air intake compartment. A massive line from the front to the rear arches runs along the sides of the body. The very shape of the body is streamlined, the car has modern and quite sporty contours.

Exterior

Inside the interior of the VW Polo, you won’t be able to find something supernova. Of the advantages of the interior of this car, one can single out a simple, classic, familiar and convenient arrangement of the controls. The interior materials of the VW Polo are the simplest, which has a very good effect on the average price of this car on the market.

Specifications

Volkswagen Polo is equipped with only one type of engine - gasoline with a declared volume of 1.6l and power 105 horses.

From gearboxes, the choice is provided from 5 manual gearboxes and 6 Tiptrionic automatic gearboxes. According to its characteristics, the Volkswagen Polo is designed to please most motorists of absolutely any age.

Complete set

The cheapest equipment VW Polo costs 500 000 rubles and includes: side airbags for the driver and front passenger, automatic windows and power steering. The most budget version of the car is equipped only with a manual gearbox.

The luxury version of the VW Polo will cost its lucky buyer about 700,000 rubles and will be able to accelerate to 100 km / h in 12.1 seconds.

Appearance

Volkswagen Jetta is "steel horse" Golf class with a very roomy trunk. The Jetta has very stylish stampings on the doors, a beautiful hood and a spoiler on the trunk. The headlights received LED framing. The design of this car with all its appearance emphasizes its dynamism and class.

Exterior

As already mentioned, the VW Jetta has a colossally voluminous trunk in 512 liters. This will allow you to perform not only everyday tasks, but also comfortably carry out long trips on this car. Otherwise, the internal component of the Volkswagen Jetta is in no way inferior to its opponent, but it also has no obvious advantages over it.

Specifications

Volkswagen Jetta, which is also sold in Russia, was equipped with an in-line turbocharged TSI gasoline engine. You can squeeze out of this German 220 km/h, thanks to just this turbocharged four. Engine power is estimated at 155 horsepower. The Jetta can also be equipped with a 110 horsepower MPI engine with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.

Complete set

1. Equipment trend line- leather steering wheel with decorative inserts; leather handbrake lever; leather shift lever; central locking that does not include the Safelock function. Price from 1 050 000 rubles.
2. Equipment comfort line- alloy wheels; halogen headlights and daytime running marker lamps; automatic headlight washer; comfortable front passenger seat Price from 1,200,000 rubles.
3. Luxury equipment Highline- chrome frame side windows; front seats of the "sport" type with the possibility of absolutely any adjustments on the automation; fabric floor mats for the entire cabin; climate control with automatic control and separate regulation of coverage areas. Price from 1 300 000 rubles.

Distinctive features

Among the qualities of the Volkswagen Polo stand apart:

• Powerful frontal side of the car.
• Cheap interior materials.
• The target audience of the VW Polo is the vast majority of motorists.
• Economical German price.

Volkswagen Jetta has the following features:

• Trunk impressive size (512 liters)
• 155 horsepower.
• A sufficient number of types of equipment.
• Possibility of separate regulation of climate control of various parts of the car interior.

Outcome

With relatively similar functionality, the Volkswagen Polo looks preferable to its opponent, thanks to its dynamism, modern appearance and more forgiving price. However, if the spaciousness and comfort of a car during long and long trips are important for the buyer, then there is a reason to think about the right choice.

Also, noise isolation VW Jetta is an order of magnitude higher than the Polo, which also affects the comfort of the trip, the variety of trim levels, the new design - here the Jetta is head and shoulders above its counterpart. But do not forget that in this case the price of the issue varies very seriously. Among these two strong foreign cars, which have already proven themselves well on the roads of the Commonwealth countries, every motorist will be able to find what he likes.

From experience, comfortable acceleration with good dynamics is already possible at rpm, but you should remember about the electronic gas pedal and make a margin of 1-2 seconds for the electronics to work.

The Russian representative office of the Volkswagen brand has increased the recommended prices for Polo and Jetta sedans. Simultaneously…

It is only known that instead of the rear independent suspension on the car, a semi-independent beam will be used.

Approximate dates for the start of sales - the first quarter of the year.

The smallest power unit is installed in the basic configuration of the Conceptline, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The fastest option is a modification of a sedan with a forced strong engine 1.

Moreover, fuel consumption per km with careful driving is very economical: It should be noted that the ICE 1. In Polo, turn signal repeaters migrated from the wing to the mirror, and this car also scored 14.3 points out of 16 possible on the crash test.

4 reasons to buy a Volkswagen Jetta

Although, in general, the appearance of the models has not changed much. The Allstar Jetta and Polo feature 1-inch Linas alloy wheels. Salon There's a lot more change inside.

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For the Jetta Allstar, exclusive options are available, those that are not in the database for other trim levels. At peak loads, during accelerations and overtaking on the highway, the Volkswagen electronics turn off the air conditioning system for the duration of the overtaking, doing it imperceptibly and competently.

What to choose: Polo, Jetta or Golf

The engine is quite economical, able to consume about 6 liters on the highway, and in the urban cycle from 7 to 10 liters, depending on the driving style. These characteristics are observed only if 95 gasoline is used.

All Brands The New Volkswagen Jetta of the Year will be unveiled on January 15 at the North American Auto Show in Detroit. The seventh generation model moved to the new MQB platform, increased in size, acquired a more spacious interior and new equipment, received an expanded set of assistance systems, and changed technically.

Compact "Germans": Volkswagen Polo and Jetta - which is better

The car will be assembled at the Volkswagen plant in Mexico, and local motorists will be the first to purchase the novelty. Approximate dates for the start of sales - the first quarter of the year.

In the second quarter, the new Volkswagen Jetta will appear on the US market - one of the most important for the model along with the Chinese. The new Jetta was developed taking into account the wishes of American car owners, which is understandable, because the lion's share of sales of the German four-door falls on the United States.

The seventh generation of the Golf has already been released, with unsurpassed technical characteristics compared to competitors.

For the production of the Volkswagen Golf, the innovative MQB platform is used, which gives engineers the opportunity to realize unique technical features. But one thing is for sure, Polo has a more serious design, one might even say solid compared to Solaris.

To be honest, if it were not for the truly Korean design, I would gladly have purchased it. The same can be said about the interior of the car.

If in Polo he is a little boring, truly German, then in Solaris he is a toy. When deciding which car to purchase a Volkswagen Polo or Hyundai Solaris, let's not forget about such an indicator as ride comfort.

With all the advantages and disadvantages of the car, we advise you to choose with your soul, since you spend a lot of time behind the wheel and the car should please you and give you pleasure.

To express this feeling in more understandable words is like believing harmony with algebra. Paired with them, various gearboxes can work.

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