Chevrolet Beat Vs Volkswagen Polo
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The only point where the Polo fails is the price. It is bit higher than the Beat, even the basic model is costly. The Polo is famous for long engine life which is not given by Beat. Well the Beat will last long but not like the German Polo.
| Chevrolet Beat | Maruti Suzuki A-Star | |
| Engine Type | In-Line Engine | In-Line Engine |
| Engine Description | 1.2L 80bhp S-TEC II engine | 1.2L 75bhp 3-cyl. |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1199 | 1198 |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Maximum Power (PS@rpm) | 80 @ 6200 | 75 @ 5,400 |
| Maximum Torque (kgm@rpm) | 108 @ 4400 | 11 @ 3,750 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | NA |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | NA |
| Fuel Supply System | MPFI | MPFI |
| Chevrolet Beat LS | Volkswagen Polo Petrol Comfortline 1.2L | |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Gear box | 5 Speed | 5-speed |
| Suspension System | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut-Type with Anti-Roll Bar | McPherson Strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Compound Link Type | Semi-Independent trailing arm |
| Shock Absorbers Type | Gas Filled | NA |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Steering Column | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Brake System | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum |
| Fuel | ||
| Mileage-City (kmpl) | 14.5 | 12.0 |
| Mileage-Highway (kmpl) | 18.6 | 16.0 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) 50 | 45 | |
| Tires | ||
| Tire Size | 155/70 R14 | 175/70 R 14 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless Radial Tyro | NA |
| Wheel Size | 14″ | 14″ |
| Other Specifications | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| No of Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Car Details | ||
| Discontinuation Date | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
| Introduction Date | 2010-01-04 | 2010-01-05 |
| Warranty Time | 3 years | NA |
| Warranty Distance | 100000 km. | NA |
| Price ex-showroom | ||
| Mumbai | Rs3, 80, 094 | NA |
| Delhi | Rs3, 62,353 | Rs4, 83, 800 |
The interiors of Polo are much spacious than the Beat. Well both have the capacity to accommodate 5 adults but the Polo does it with ease. Rear seating of the Polo is simply superb when it comes to being spacious. Polo has a different setup which makes the driver appealing and ready to drive a Hatchback.
Handling and feel
The Polo handles simply superb on straights or turns. The Germans have designed this car in best possible manner. The Beat in front of the Polo is not that great at handling. The design of Polo is truly European and that is what makes it different from rest. You can cut corners on the Polo with ease.
Engine feel
The German is at its best, feel the engine rev of the Polo and you will forget any other car on earth. The Polo handles superb and has one of the sturdy engines onboard. The Beat on the other hand is bit subtle in comparison with the Polo. You might want to buckle up inside the Polo.
Time to go to the ATM
Both of them are superb. The Beat has 3 years no maintenance scheme and the Polo has a superb engine. Well if cost is to be in included in the picture the Beat is the best option. If not the cost then it has to be the Polo. The Polo is one of the basic car from the German auto maker. Though it is a basic model it has lots of features which make it one of the best one in its class. As said if price is not interfering then the best option is the Polo. The engine is built for perfection which is undoubtedly the best and reliable. All other VW cars are costly, this is the only model which is cheap and affordable. The features available in the car are also worth the value. The Beat is a cheap car but you can’t see the reliability factor making its magic in Beat. Polo has style which is flamboyant and classy.
By editor in Auto India News, Auto Industry News, Chevrolet, Indian Car Comparisons, Volkswagen
Carazoo responded on 11 May 2010 at 6:09 am #
Performance-wise, Beat is a winner anyday. But when it comes to looks, Chevrolet could have done better with its Beat. So that is one negative point for Beat
saurabh responded on 10 Feb 2011 at 11:38 pm #
beat always beat its opponents due to its price , power, styling
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