Volkswagen Polo 1996 fuel consumption

Volkswagen Polo from 1996 to 1999 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 12% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 11% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 13% higher. Since 1996 the Volkswagen Polo average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been less than industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	Volkswagen Polo	All carmakers	Volkswagen Polo
1996	+4%	-	+2%	insignificant
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1997	+3%	-	+3%	insignificant
1998	+3%	-	+4%	insignificant
1999	+3%	-	+5%	insignificant

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Polo.

1996 - 1999

Volkswagen Polo 1996 sedan fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	30.6 MPG 7.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	32.5 MPG 7.2 l/100km
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	47.5 MPG 5.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	insignificant

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According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Polo 1996 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.2 liters per 100 km or 15% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 75 Hp 75 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Polo with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Polo 1997 Sedan 1.9 TDI 90 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.4 60 HP manual	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+3%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 75 Hp 75 HP manual	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km0%
Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp 100 HP manual	30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Polo 1998 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp Automatic 100 HP automatic	26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km
1.9 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.9 SDI 64 HP manual	47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km-2%
Volkswagen Polo 1997 Sedan 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km

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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.