If you ask what kind of car I personally like outwardly, then I will not hesitate to answer - Volkswagen Polo, but if you ask which one I would buy - Hyundai Solaris, so which is better: Volkswagen Polo or Hyundai Solaris, which one should I prefer for the same amount? let's be objective and make our choice only on the basis of irrefutable facts.

In principle, these are cars from the same price category, but Polo has a small merit - the brand! Namely, the prestige of the brand, to which, in fact, Polo himself has nothing to do with. Judging by the assurances of some of its owners, "only a nameplate is from Volkswagen." He will not refute or support this statement, since we have a huge mileage on this car, in order to be objective, but a familiar taxi driver claims that with a mileage of 87 thousand km. he did absolutely nothing.

Engines and transmissions are reliable in both machines. However, the Hyundai Solaris engine runs much quieter and softer than in the Polo, this is a peculiar feature. The engines of almost all "Germans" work harder, but this does not affect anything. Therefore, in terms of reliability, we cannot yet answer the question of what is better than Hyundai Solaris.

Who is more beautiful - Volkswagen Polo or Hyundai Solaris?

Of course, the issue of beauty is quite controversial, since everyone has different tastes. But one thing is for sure, the Polo's design is more serious, one might even say solid in comparison with the Solaris. Honestly, if it were not for the truly "Korean" design, I would have bought it with pleasure. The same can be said for the car's interior. If in Polo he is a little boring, truly German, then in Solaris he is a toy. Decide for yourself.

When deciding which car to buy, let's not forget about such an indicator as ride comfort. In Solaris, it is much quieter, but the Polo overcomes pits and bumps in the road more gently. For example, a speed bump at a speed of 30 km / h in Polo is practically not felt, but in Solaris you will get a pretty strong blow.

With all the advantages and disadvantages of the car, we advise you to choose "soul". Since you spend a lot of time behind the wheel and you should like the car and enjoy it.

What are the manufacturers saving on when solving the problem of finding the golden mean of build quality and affordable prices? The VN.ru correspondent studied the reviews of car owners.

Hyundai Solaris is a version of the Hyundai Accent car adapted for operation in Russia. The start of sales of Solaris cannot be called successful. The main headache for car owners since the release of the first generation Hyundai Solaris in 2010 was the unstable "swinging" suspension, with slightly sharper turns the car easily skidded, which was unsafe.

The suspension found bumps on the road even where they were not. After its revision in 2012, the car became more stable, but the overall assessment of the work was negative.

The restyled version of Solaris was presented in Russia in May 2014. Judging by the feedback from the owners, the problem of the "wobbling" suspension has been eliminated.

The main headache for the first generation Hyundai Solaris owners was the unstable "swinging" suspension. Photo by Ilya Plekhanov from uk.wikipedia.org - The suspension is stiff, it steers well, I didn't feel any problems with the rear of the suspension, - writes the owner of Solaris 2016. - He walks confidently on a good road, on a bad one you need to slow down. The car is sensitive to a crosswind - drifting off course, it is necessary to correct the steering wheel. And yet, in the responses of the owners of the new Hyundai Solaris, there are still complaints about the "stiff suspension" and poor handling at speeds over 100 km / h.

Among the remaining problems Solaris - poor protection against noise from the front and rear arches, as a result, the audibility of the wheels and suspension degrades the impression. The problem of noise insulation, of course, can be solved, but for additional money.

Another of the most common complaints is the fogging of the windows in the cabin.

About fogging up the cabin in the rain - well, that's a problem for everyone. Any means of changing the direction of the air ducts, opening the windows does not help, - writes the owner of Hyundai Solaris. - Only the inclusion of the condenser and the direction of the flow of cold air to the windshield. In the cold with an open window, it’s not very good to go. Changed cabin filters - it doesn't help.

KIA Rio: the brother of Solaris and the "Chinese" K2 In 2011, the fate of the South Korean KIA Rio underwent major changes: the official presentation of the new generation Rio, based on the Hyundai Solaris platform, took place. For Russia, a special Rio model was created, the production of which began at the Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg. The new KIA Rio was based on the version of models for the Chinese market - KIA K2 - and adapted for Russian conditions.

A special Rio model has been created for Russia. Photo by the author

The first buyers noted the good build quality of the KIA Rio, complaining about the high cost compared to its "brother" - Hyundai Solaris. The rest of the car did not cause serious complaints. The suspension caused controversy among motorists: some consider it "quite good for itself", others - too stiff. Low ground clearance is also called among the shortcomings of the KIA Rio.

We are driving along a narrow suburban road, a short wave of asphalt, a speed of 80 km / h, oops, there is a break - and the suspension is not only stiff, but also short-travel, - the owner of the new KIA Rio writes in his review. - We have to be more careful where the road "washing board" goes. There is not enough ground clearance; on country roads, crankcase protection worked in a couple of places.

“Bad noise of the arches, especially noticeable at the rear, wide thresholds (unaccustomed trousers get dirty when exiting), rather low front bumper (middle curbs are higher),” writes another owner of the KIA Rio. "Another feature is a stiff suspension."

The assessment of an experienced taxi driver who bought a new KIA Rio for work is also curious: “What did you dislike about Rio? Rigid short suspension. Another review - when you ride 600 km a day, you really don't want to look out for the blind spot. "

Polo Sedan: engine wear

Despite the assurances of the company's marketers that the Volkswagen Polo Sedan was specially designed for operation in the harsh climate of Russia, the car was not ready for frost. Her engine started poorly (especially in the version with a 1.6-liter CFNA engine, 105 hp), and motorists also complained about a weak stove and thermal insulation. If the seat heating compensates the driver for the cold in the passenger compartment, then it takes too long to warm the icy windshield on a winter morning.

And the increased wear and progressive knocking in the engine, even at low mileage of 50-100 thousand kilometers, cannot be overcome by the owner of the car on his own, as VN.ru already mentioned.

According to the masters of independent service stations, the reasons for the internal combustion engine malfunctions lay in the oil starvation of the skirt and the lower part of the pistons, which led to "scuffing" with subsequent grinding of the diameter of the part. This diagnosis was repeatedly confirmed to the VN.ru correspondent by the Novosibirsk owners of Polo Sedan - members of the Volkswagen Polo Sedan club. Simply put, the motors of these cars barely survived until the expiration of the warranty period, after which the piston group of the internal combustion engine "died".

Updating the model in 2015 meant "fixing bugs" and eliminating the shortcomings of the previous generation Polo Sedan. However, the old sores remained.

“The engine eats oil, it took me 3 liters for the interservice mileage of 15,000 km, and I came to the scheduled inspection with a dry dipstick, that is, in an amicable way, I had to add another liter,” complains the owner of the Polo Sedan 2016 on the drom forum ... - I have been driving for 25 years, the driving style is quite moderate. Taking into account the price of good oil and the rather high cost of maintenance, the operation of the machine is a pretty penny. "

In the fall, I began to smell burning oil in the cab, '' writes another owner of a 2016 Polo Sedan. - Well, I think it gets on the muffler. And there the catalyst is right next to the engine. I opened the hood to see the oil level, and in general a general inspection (by the way, many people complain about the oil “zhor” of these internal combustion engines), I saw a drop in the coolant level.

For the sake of completeness, we note that among the reviews of Polo Sedan owners there are many who do not see the problem of excessive consumption of oil in the engine and a drop in the coolant level. However, there are still plenty of complaints about the unstable operation of the engine (“eating oil”, “piston thrashing”, etc.).

"Focus" failed

For the Ford Focus III, a modified Ford Focus II platform was used, but with a lot of improvements, not always successful. Other technical innovations include the Ecoboost SCTi family of engines and the Getrag 6-speed robotic PowerShift transmission with two dry clutches (no oil bath!). Failures in the operation of the box caused and still cause criticism from the owners of the machines.

Most often, the electronic brain that controls the clutch is "buggy" in the box. Service station workers note that the owners of Ford Focus III file complaints about the unstable operation of the gearbox after 15,000 kilometers. Among the main malfunctions: the lack of reverse gear when the cold weather sets in, jamming when switching, or even a complete shutdown of the electronic transmission control unit. “The box jerked almost from the very beginning of operation, and when I went through the first two MOTs at a dealer, I noticed this drawback,” one of the Focus III owners complains on the Ford Focus Club forum. - But then this drawback only increased, and at night, at high speed, the on-board computer told me that the transmission was faulty - urgently for service! I ruffled my nerves and the dealer service masters. As a result, the clutch was changed (the mileage of the car is 30 thousand km.) ".

Compliance with service standards is monitored by Ford Sollers, and dealers in 2014-2016 tried to solve the problem. The craftsmen were trained in training centers at seminars on the service of PowerShift boxes. Ford engineers modified the clutch, gearbox and axle shaft seals, radically redesigned the software, which reduced the number of claims.

However, the former customer loyalty of this Ford model was not restored. Unlike previous generations (Focus I and II), the third "trick failed". For example, according to the results of 2016 sales of the Autostat agency, this once popular car model was not included in the number of sales leaders in the Russian market.

Since their inception, both sedans have not left the rating of the most popular models of the market, and they are invariably at the top. And Polo is a real long-liver, it has been produced for 7 years already! Is he able to withstand the onslaught of the new Solaris?

Volkswagen polo

Hyundai solaris

19 468 Hyundai Solaris and 14 168 Volkswagen Polo were sold in the first 4 months of this year. Moreover, there are no more Solaris hatchbacks and will not be! Statistics for May have not yet been released

And isn't that why most of our Instagram subscribers voted for Hyundai Solaris? The Volkswagen Polo has really caught on over the years, although its austere and conservative exterior isn't really overly dated. In addition, a couple of years ago, Polo was cheered up with a restyling, LED daytime running lights were issued, and for a surcharge it can illuminate the road with xenon headlights - an unprecedented thing for a "state employee"!

Volkswagen polo

Hyundai solaris

There is not even much to say about the Polo salon - Volkswagen! Solaris inside looks more interesting: the center console is slightly turned towards the driver, the dashboard is bright and informative, and any smartphone can easily fit in a convenient niche in front of the machine selector. There are also 2 sockets for 12V, USB and AUX inputs. Volkswagen forces you to stick a flash drive directly into the block of the multimedia complex. By the way, the lack of cruise control can be solved by ordering the right block of buttons on the steering wheel from Hyundai Elantra and installing it (at least on cars with Supervision tidy). The glove compartments of both sedans are deprived of illumination

Hyundai Solaris is even more expensive, although it looks brighter than the Polo (and not only because of the body color), and older than its predecessor. From the larger Hyundai, he got an abundance of chrome, an angular grille and LED lights (performed by Elegance). Moreover, the price tags were rewritten on Solaris already three months after its appearance in dealerships - if earlier the basic version with a 1.4 engine (100 hp) cost 599 thousand, now they ask for at least 624 900 for it! To name the price for "our" Solaris Elegance is somehow embarrassing - with all possible equipment it is 1,015,900 rubles.

Volkswagen polo

Hyundai solaris

However, the equipment is really impressive by the standards of this class - comfortable access, a rear-view camera with dynamic markings, parking sensors, heated windshield, steering wheel and even rear seats. Plus a cool multimedia complex with Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto support, user-friendly interface and navigation. Inside "Solaris" you feel no worse than in the same "Elantra"! Until you start touching the plastic in the cabin, it is everywhere hard.

The Polo inside is not "softer" and, of course, its age is felt - the screen of the RCD 330 multimedia complex is small, there are no navigation maps, the music is not as powerful as in Hyundai, and the visibility is impaired by tiny mirrors. Instead of a decent armrest with a box, like in the Solaris, there is only a side "fold-over", and the niche in front of the automatic machine selector is too small and inconvenient. But Polo can boast of the presence of cruise control, rain sensor, interior mirror with auto-dimming and parking sensors in front and rear - all this is inaccessible to Solaris. And the rear passengers will definitely like it better in the Polo - the three of them are cramped in Hyundai, and there is no space for the legs.

Volkswagen polo

Hyundai solaris

The wheelbase of the Volkswagen Polo is 47 mm less than that of the Hyundai Solaris, but the rear is more spacious in the Polo! True, passengers will have to sit in the dark - there is no rear lighting in the Polo. Solaris with the Prestige package even offers heating.

What about the driver? We took both sedans with six-speed automatic transmissions, but despite the difference of 13 "horses" in favor of Hyundai, the 110-horsepower Volkswagen lags behind only in the starting spurt up to 60 km / h, and they gain a hundred about the same, although according to the Solaris passport it should be faster - 11.2 seconds versus 11.7. But this is when accelerating to the floor, and in all other Solaris modes it is preferable - he was finally weaned to rush forward at the slightest touch of the pedal, and the box works smoothly.

It is more convenient to use the Polo trunk - the opening is wider, the loading height is less. The closing handles are located on both sides of the lid (Hyundai has one). In the underground, there are full-size spare wheels, and the Polo has an alloy wheel (an option for 10,690 rubles). The hinges will rest against the oversized load

Polo not only upset, but alerted by the behavior of the machine - was it really "rolled" for 30 thousand kilometers? One way or another, but he switched with jerks, especially when shifting "down" from second to first gear, which was annoying in traffic jams. And in sport mode, these tremors turned into unpleasant jerks. For Polo, we do not remember this, since it is with the Ford Fiesta sedan, and with. Moreover, there is an official updated "firmware" for the six-speed Aisin box, which eliminates this problem and, in theory, should be uploaded to the 2016 test car. So let's write it off to the state of a particular instance.

Volkswagen polo

Hyundai solaris

Volkswagen and Hyundai engines can also be refueled with 92-m gasoline, the average consumption in the urban cycle turned out to be around 9 l / 100 km.

But what is even harder to believe is in the Solaris chassis settings. The thought does not leave my head: "Yes, it cannot be!" The modest sedan pleases with a light, but informative steering wheel and incredible tenacity even on regular Nexen tires. It is a real pleasure to attack corners with it! Moreover, it is not necessary that there is even asphalt under the 16-inch wheels - Solaris does not jump off the trajectory on patches and joints, does not sway on the waves, and in general it allows you not to stand on ceremony with road defects. We noticed the same behavior during the course, but then suspicions crept in that Hyundai had specially prepared the cars. But no, this Solaris is already from the consignments.

Volkswagen Polo is also good - it is easy and pleasant to drive it, and on the arc it stands no less confident than Solaris. However, Polo does not like sharp irregularities like joints or manholes and responds to this with rough suspension work, sometimes transferring blows to the steering wheel. The "German" from Kaluga is prepared for bad roads worse than the "Korean" from St. Petersburg. But the Polo is definitely quieter! In Hyundai, noise insulation was frankly put under the knife - you can hear the roar of the engine, and the rustle of tires, and the whistle of the wind, and the murmur of water in the wheel arches.

So which sedan is better? Both are not bad! We recommend Hyundai Solaris for active drivers - it wins over with its "omnivorous" suspension, excellent handling and striking appearance. But what about the passengers if the rear is cramped, and the trunk is less comfortable than that of the Polo? The qualities of Volkswagen, on the contrary, are balanced in full accordance with the conservative appearance - he is an exemplary family man, he can accommodate five people with all their belongings and options. And many still choose it for the coveted logo of the German concern. But if it is quite possible to put an equal sign between them, then what would happen if we compare the new Hyundai Solaris with some other competitor? We will not guess and will soon do it - we will take Solaris on the mechanics and ... "Lada Vesta"!

P.S. By the way, on Monday, June 5 at 18-00 we will host a traditional online broadcast. And we will just discuss Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai Solaris. And, of course, let's compare them with Kia Rio, Skoda Rapid, Renault Logan and Lada Vesta. In general, the dispute will be heated. Join us. And prepare your questions.

Model
ICE type	Petrol	Petrol
Power, h.p.	there is	there is
Working volume, cm3	there is	there is
Power, h.p.	110 at 5250 rpm	123 at 6300 rpm
Torque, Nm	153 at 3800 rpm	150 at 4850 rpm
Average conventional fuel consumption, l / 100 km	7.0	6.6
City, l / 100 km	9.8	8.9
Highway, l / 100 km	5.4	5.3
Acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h, s	12.1	11.2
Maximum speed, km / h	there is	there is
Box type		Automatic (torque converter, 6 stages)
Length, mm	there is	there is
Width, mm	there is	there is
Height, mm	there is	there is
Wheelbase, mm	there is	there is
Curb weight, kg	there is	there is
Trunk volume min./max., L	there is	there is

Hyundai Solaris and Volkswagen Polo Sedan are perhaps the main competitors in their segment. Both of these cars are assembled in Russia and cannot boast of either real German quality or Korean quality. This complicates the choice, but we will try to objectively assess the advantages and disadvantages of each car.

Car cost

For comparison, let's take the basic configurations and compare their cost and equipment.

Volkswagen Polo Sedan: Trendline grade (1.6 MT) from 461,100 rubles.

Hyundai solaris: Classic grade (1.4 MT) from RUB 459,000

Differences between the basic configurations of Solaris and Polo

The difference in the construction of the basic configurations is not great, the Polo is only 2,100 rubles more expensive. As a result, we get a more powerful engine from the Polo Sedan, hence more torque and acceleration dynamics. But at the same time, Solaris can be refueled even with 92-m gasoline, and Hyundai's appetite is less. Solaris will not have rear door locks and steering wheel adjustments. In addition, Polo will have glass electric windows for 461 thousand rubles, while Solaris will have antediluvian handles.

Otherwise, Solaris wins, in it in the basic configuration:

• cheaper air conditioning, almost 10,000 rubles.
• there are rear disc brakes
• for a metallic color you do not need to pay 15 330 rubles.

Prices for a complete set with a machine

For comparison, let's take the lowest possible price for which you can buy a car with an automatic transmission.

Volkswagen Polo Sedan: equipment Comfortline (1.6 AT) from 590,000 rubles.

Hyundai Solaris: Classic equipment (1.4 AT) from 494,000 rubles.

The minimum possible configuration of the Polo Sedan with a machine gun is almost 100 thousand more expensive than that of Solaris. Of course, the Polo box is more modern, 6-speed and the package will include heated mirrors, seats, electric mirrors, as well as a head unit, but all the same, the Polo Sedan is inferior in equipment to Solaris with a similar cost. For 590 thousand rubles, Hyundai offers many more options than a car from Volkswagen.

Exterior and interior photos

In reviews and on dealer sites, cars are usually shown in maximum trim levels, which are well equipped and look rich. But most people don't buy budget cars with equipment. So that you can adequately compare the Hyundai Solaris and the Volkswagen Polo Sedan, we will show a photo of these cars in the most initial configurations,.

Photo VW Polo Sedan

Photo Hyundai Solaris

Car safety

Unfortunately, our cars have not passed the EuroNACP tests, so we will focus on the test results of the Auto Review magazine.

Volkswagen Polo Sedan: 4 stars, 14.3 points.

Hyundai solaris: 2 stars, 8.5 points.

There are several clarifications to be made about the Solaris crash tests. Firstly, the test was carried out on a car with one airbag (now there are two of them); secondly, points were taken for a traumatic clutch pedal. The results of testing the car by the Koreans themselves did not reveal such problems. In addition, the Australians who tested a similar car gave it 5 points, although their car was also equipped with 6 airbags and automatic transmission.

Convenience for driver and passengers

From the picture, we can conclude that the cars are similar in terms of the internal dimensions of the cabin.

The only exception is the space for rear passengers. The fact is that Solaris has a more sloping roof, which is why tall passengers can bang their heads against the ceiling.

Maintenance cost

Buying a budget car and paying a lot of money for service is not logical, so we will give the average prices for servicing these cars.

The cost of the Volkswagen Polo Sedan maintenance

Mileage	15 000	30 000	45 000	60 000	75 000	90 000
Price	4518 rbl	8098 rbl	4518 rbl	8098 rbl	4518 rbl	8098 rbl

Hyundai Solaris maintenance cost

Mileage	15 000	30 000	45 000	60 000	75 000	90 000
Price	4 697 rbl	4 887 rbl	5 341 rbl	8 834 rub	4 697 rbl	6 861 rub

The cost of TO Solaris and Polo Sedan is similar.

Spare parts cost

For comparison, we will give the prices for some popular original spare parts.

Spare part	VW Polo Sedan	Hyundai solaris
Oil filter	? 290 rubles.	? 82 rubles.
?Air filter	? 175 RUB	? 150 rubles.
? Cabin filter	? 362 rub.	? 371 rub.
? Brake pads front	? 1 842 rub.	? 1 339 rub.
? Shock absorber front	? 2 801 rubles.	? 2 069 rub.
? Rear shock absorber

In the vastness of the Russian car market, two iconic models collided - the new Hyundai Solaris and the Volkswagen Polo. The first is a newcomer who, in a completely new body, makes his first steps around the country. And the second is a time-tested veteran who has earned the title of a people's car not only in Germany, but also in Russia.

19 468 Hyundai Solaris and 14 168 Volkswagen Polo were sold in the first quarter of this year. Statistics show that the new product from the Korean manufacturer made a great impression on the buyers and won their hearts.

Volkswagen Polo has been in the hands of owners in Russia for 7 years. Will it be able to withstand the completely new Hyundai Solaris, which in its new generation has burst into the segment of budget cars? We will talk about this today, because the topic is interesting, and both cars are really bestsellers. Long-liver Polo is very successfully sold in Russia, and the previous generation of Solaris was also famous for its outstanding popularity.

The audience's sympathy also speaks of the tough struggle between the two cars. Relatively recently appeared in 2017 Hyundai Solaris in a new body, immediately won the sympathy of motorists. And the bored Volkswagen Polo gave up a bit, although its design cannot be called outdated, moreover, Folz was restyled not so long ago and LED running lights were added to it, and it can even illuminate the road itself. But of course this offer is not for free.

Inside the Volkswagen Polo, German severity, clarity and laconicism are visible, although there is nothing to catch the eye. In Hyundai Solaris, the interior is more interesting, the front console is oriented more towards the driver and is slightly turned towards him. The dashboard is bright and clear. Under the front console there is a convenient niche for a smartphone, two 12V sockets, a connector for USB and AUX. In Polo, the flash drive will have to be stuck right under the multimedia screen.

Two not brother acrobats

Although both cars are positioned as a budget segment, the language will not turn to call them state employees when you look at the price tags of the maximum trim levels. Although Polo is offered at a starting price of 599,900 rubles, for this amount you get a completely empty car, an engine with a capacity of 85 horses, there is only a manual transmission and ABS. There is not even a radio and heating, at least the driver's seat. A test car in the maximum configuration Highline and plus special stages is 997 540 rubles, almost a million! For the "budget" segment.

Hyundai Solaris is no different from Volkswagen in particular cheapness. But Solaris looks much fresher and outwardly similar to the more expensive Elantra. It is replete with an abundance of chrome, a new, already standard, angular grille and is completely different from the previous Solaris. After the start of sales, the basic version of Solaris started at 599 thousand rubles, but now the price tags have changed and they are asking for 624 900 rubles for the basic version of Active. And the test car in the Elegance configuration even exceeded one million - 1,015,900 rubles.

However, when you find yourself next to this car, you understand why such a price tag is set. By the standards of its class, the Solaris boasts comfortable access, a reversing camera with variable markings for finer parking. It also has parking sensors, light and rain sensors, good multimedia with support for AndroidAuto and Apple CarPlay. In the maximum configuration, the new Solaris is not even worse than the new Elantra, apart from hard plastic. Also, the impression is made by the new style of the car, it feels like it has matured and is ready to outgrow its segment.

As for the Polo, there is a sense of its rather respectable age. A small multimedia screen without navigation, the music is not as rich as that of a competitor, and the most unpleasant thing is tiny mirrors. Unlike the full-fledged large armrest in the Hyundai Solaris, the Volkswagen Polo has a small folding armrest with a niche, really for little things. There is also a niche in front of the gearbox selector, but it is not very convenient. But the Volkswagen Polo boasts cruise control, a salon mirror with auto-dimming, parking sensors around the perimeter of the car. Also, the Polo has more space on the back sofa than the Solaris.

Comparing luggage racks, I would like to note the convenience of using them in Polo, the opening is more convenient and wider than in Solaris. On the trunk of the Polo there are two handles for closing it on both sides, while the Solaris has only one. Both cars have full-size spare tires with organizers under the floor. For Volkswagen, as an option, you can order a spare wheel on an alloy wheel.

Good go

Both cars have six-speed automatic transmissions, but only Solaris really pleased. Switching is smooth and adequate, the box works when needed. Polo, on the contrary, upset with his box. Shifts are jerky, which can be annoying in traffic jams, and can be very annoying in Sport mode. But it is possible that the box was just ditched on the test cars. In 2016, a firmware for the Polo machine was released, which was supposed to get rid of unpleasant sticking of the unit, but in this particular car, unpleasant shocks are present.

The Volkswagen Polo has a shorter wheelbase by 47 mm, but at the same time it is more comfortable for rear passengers to sit in it. But in the Prestige configuration, Hyundai Solaris can even offer a heated rear sofa. Also the polo has no back lighting.

As for acceleration, Solaris is ahead of Polo from a standstill, but then Volkswagen is closing the gap. According to the documents, Hyundai is indeed faster than 11.2 seconds versus 11.7 for the Polo, but this despite the fact that the difference in horsepower is in favor of Solaris. This behavior of the engine is not entirely clear. But at Hyundai Solaris, engineers have tried and well tuned the gearbox and the sensitivity of the gas pedal, thanks to which it quickly starts from a place. But do not forget that such a sharp gas pedal can play a cruel joke with the driver in a tight traffic jam or during tight parking.

Specifications

Model	Volkswagen Polo V - facelift 1.6 AT 110hp	Hyundai Solaris II 1.6 AT
engine's type	Petrol	Petrol
Power, h.p.	110	123
Working volume, cm 3	1598	1591
Power, h.p.	110 at 5250 rpm	123 at 6300 rpm
Torque, Nm	153 at 3800 rpm	150 at 4850 rpm
Average fuel consumption, l / 100 km	7.0	6.6
City, l / 100 km	9.8	8.9
Highway, l / 100 km	5.4	5.3
Fuel type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h, s	12.1	11.2
Maximum speed, km / h	187	192
Box type	Automatic (6 steps)	Automatic (6 steps)
Length, mm	4390	4405
Width, mm	1699	1729
Height, mm	1467	1469
Wheelbase, mm	2553	2600
Curb weight, kg	1217	1198
Trunk volume, l	460	480

Both cars can be filled with AI-92 gasoline, they eat it without any problems, the average consumption in the urban cycle was 9 liters per hundred, this is taking into account the large traffic jams. But the tuning of the Hyundai chassis deserves special attention. It is set up perfectly, this behavior is not expected from a car of this class. The steering wheel is light and informative at the same time, the sedan clearly follows a given trajectory, even on a not very flat road. On waves and patches, he confidently holds the road. And this is a massive, fully serial sample.

Options and prices

The configuration and prices of Hyundai Solaris and Volkswagen Polo are indicated for cars produced in 2017.

• Hyundai Solaris II

  Equipment	Price (rubles)
  1.4 - 6MT Active	from 624 900
  1.4 - 6AT Active Plus	from 739 900
  1.6 - 6MT Active Plus	from 724 900
  1.6 - 6AT Active Plus	from 764 900
  1.4 - 6MT Comfort	from 744 900
  1.4 - 6AT Comfort	from 784 900
  1.6 - 6MT Comfort	from 769 900
  1.6 - 6AT Comfort	from 809 900
  1.6 - 6MT Elegance	from 859 900
  1.6 - 6AT Elegance	from 899 900

• Volkswagen Polo V

Volkswagen Polo also has a good chassis setup, it is quite pleasant to drive. On a good road, does it behave like a Hyundai Solaris? The car feels good. But when good asphalt ends, you feel every pothole on the road with your hands, vibrations are often transmitted to the steering wheel, and the suspension strives to rebound. However, the Polo is much quieter than the Korean.

Video test drive

The manufacturer guarantees the Volkswagen Polo for 3 years or 100,000 kilometers, while the official warranty for Hyundai Solaris is 5 years or 150,000 kilometers.

What is better Volkswagen Polo or Hyundai Solaris in a new body? We can say that both sedans proved to be very worthy, and both cars coped with the tasks assigned to it. Some are better, some are worse. For Active drivers, we can recommend Hyundai Solaris, it handles pretty well, copes better with bumps on the road. With a great modern design, it looks really fresh. But the rear passengers will not be very comfortable in it, there is less space in it by an order of magnitude than in the Polo. The Volkswagen Polo is more balanced for a quieter and more controlled ride. He can be called a hereditary family man who will happily take you and your kids to the nearest park. Also, the psychological effect of the German quality plays in Polo's favor. Although Solaris is assembled and thought out very well, as evidenced by the tests.

But the final choice is always yours, our business is to tell only about the nuances of each of the cars, but the burden of choice falls entirely on your shoulders.