What car is better than polo or solaris. Volkswagen Polo Sedan "Between Past and Future"

What are the manufacturers save, solving the tasks of finding a golden mid-quality assembly and affordable prices? The correspondent VN.RU has studied the reviews of car owners.

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

The suspension found irregularities on the road even where they are not. After its refinement in 2012, the car became more sustainable, but the overall assessment of the work was negative.

The Residential version of Solaris was presented in Russia in May 2014. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the problem of the "blah" suspension managed to eliminate.

The main headache of the owners of Hyundai Solaris of the first generation was unstable "swinging" suspension. Photo Ilya Plekhanov from the site uk.wikipedia.org - the suspension is harsh, it is not bad, I did not feel problems with the back of the suspension, "writes the owner of Solaris 2016 release. - on a good road goes confidently, it is necessary to reduce the speed in bad. The car is sensitive to the side wind - demolitions from the course, you need to adjust the steering wheel. And yet, in the reviews of the owners of the new Hyundai Solaris, there are still complaints about "hard suspension" and unimportant handling at a speed of over 100 km / h.

Among the remaining problems of Solaris is bad protection against the noise of the front and rear arches, as a result, the hearing of the operation of the wheels and the suspension worsens the impression. The problem of noise insulation, of course, can be solved, but already for extra money.

Another of the most frequent complaints - fogging glass in the cabin.

About the fogging of the cabin in the rain - well, it is a misfortune. All ways of changes in the directions of air ducts, opening windows do not help, "the Hyundai Solaris owner writes. - Only the inclusion of the consider and the direction of the flow of cold air on the windshield. In the cold with an open window, not very much and go. Changed salon filters - does not help.

Kia Rio: Brother Solaris and "Chinese" in 2011 in the fate of the South Korean Kia Rio. There was serious changes: the official presentation of the new generation Rio based on the Hyundai Solaris platform was held. For Russia, a special Rio model was created, the production of which began at the Hyundai factory in St. Petersburg. As the basis of the new Kia Rio, they took the version of models for the Chinese market - Kia K2 - and adapted for Russian conditions.

For Russia, a special model Rio has been created. Photo by the author

The first buyers noted the good quality of the Kia Rio assembly, having posted on a high cost compared to his "brother" - Hyundai Solaris. The rest of the car did not cause serious complaints. Disputes of motorists caused suspension: some consider her "quite nothing," others - too tough. Among the defects Kia Rio also called low clearance.

We are going along a narrow country track, a short wave of asphalt, the speed of 80 km / h, op-pa, there is a breakdown - and the suspension is not only tough, but also short-terrestrial, - writes the owner of the new Kia Rio in his response. - We must be careful, where the road is "washing board". The clearance is not enough, Carter's protection was worked on country roads in pairs.

"The bad Shumka Arch, especially noticeably behind, wide thresholds (with unusual, pants are laughed at exit), a rather low front bumper (medium borders above), - writes another owner of Kia Rio. - Of the features, there is still a rigid suspension. "

The assessment of the experienced taxi driver who bought a new Kia Rio to work is also curious: "What didn't like in Rio? Hard short suspension. More review - when you ride 600 km per day, I really do not want to look out for a blind zone. "

Polo Sedan: Engine Wear

Despite the assurances of the company's marketers that Volkswagen Polo Sedan is specifically designed for operation in the harsh climate of Russia, the car was not ready for frost. She had a bad engine well, (especially in the version with a CFNA engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, with a capacity of 105 hp), and the motorists complained about a weak stove and thermal insulation. If the heating of the seat compensates for the driver of the cold in the cabin, then too much time is heated on the heated windshield in winter in the morning.

And the increased wear and progressive knocks in the engine, even on small runs of 50-100 thousand kilometers, the owner of the car does not overcome, what Vn.ru already told about.

According to the Masters of Independent Service, the causes of Municipal DVS were covered in oil starvation of the skirt and the lower part of the pistons, which led to "Zadiram" with the subsequent action of the Detail diameter. This diagnosis was repeatedly confirmed by the Novosibirsk Owners of Polo Sedan - Participants in the Volkswagen Polo Sedan Club. Speaking easier, the motors of these cars barely lived before the expiration of the warranty period, after which the piston group of DVS "Dyras".

Model update In 2015, it was assumed to "work on errors" and the elimination of the shortcomings of the previous generation Polo Sedan. However, the former sores remained.

"Motor eats oil, I left the interservice mileage of 15,000 km, I left 3 liters, and I came to the planned inspection already with a dry dipstick, that is, an even liter was addressed in a good way, - the Owner of Polo Sedan 2016 releases on the DROM forum . - I'm driving 25 years old, the ride style is quite moderate. Taking into account the price of good oil and a rather reason, the operation of the machine flies in a penny. "

In the fall, I began to feel the smell of burnt oil in the cab cabin, "writes another owner of Polo Sedan 2016 release. - Well, I think it hits the muffler. And there and the catalyst is straight next to the engine. He opened the hood to see the oil level, and indeed a general inspection (by the way, many complain about the "Jort" of oils from these DVS), I saw the drop in the coolant level.

For the completeness of the picture, we note that among the reviews of the owners of Polo Sedan there are many and those who do not see the problems of oil overpowering in the engine and the drop in the level of coolant. However, there are complaints about the unstable operation of the motor ("eats oil", "piston jacks", etc.) is still abounding.

"Focus" failed

For Ford Focus III, a refined Ford Focus II platform was used, but with a mass of improvements, not always successful. Among other technical innovations are the ECOBOOST SCTI family engines and a 6-speed robotic transmission of the PowerShift system of Getrag with two "dry" clutches (without an oil bath!). Failures in the work of the box caused and still cause complaints from the owners of the machines.

Most often at the box "Buggy" an electronic brain controlling the clutch. Workers hundred notes that the owners of Ford Focus III are handling complaints about unstable operations of the gearbox after 15,000 mileage kilometers. Among the main faults are the lack of reverse when coldly occurs, jamming when switching, or even completely disabling the electronic transmission control unit. "The box twit almost from the very beginning of operation, and when I passed the first two then at the dealer, I paid attention to this drawback," one of the owners of Focus III complains about the FOCUS III forum. - But then this deficiency only increased, and now at night, at a high speed, the on-board computer reported me that the transmission is faulty - urgently on the service! Punched the nerves and masters of the dealer service. As a result, I changed the grip (car mileage - 30 thousand km.). "

For compliance with service standards, Ford Sollers is monitored, and dealers in 2014-2016 tried to solve the problem. Masters trained in training centers at seminars on the service of PowerShift boxes. Ford engineers have modified the clutch, the shafts of the shafts of the box and the semi-axes, radically recycled the software, which made it possible to reduce the number of complaints.

However, the former loyalty of customers of this Ford model could not be returned. Unlike previous generations (Focus I and II), the third "focus failed". For example, on the basis of sales of 2016, the Avtostat agency, this, once a popular car model did not enter the number of sales leaders in the Russian market.

Since its appearance, both sedans do not leave the rating of the most popular market models, and invariably are in its top. And POLO is a real long-lived, produced for 7 years! Is he able to confront the onslaught of the new "Solaris"?

Volkswagen Polo.

Hyundai Solaris.

And is it because most of the subscribers of our instagram gave their votes for Hyundai Solaris? Volkswagen Polo really got mistaken over the years, although his strict and conservative appearance is not really too and outdated. In addition, a couple of years ago, Polo was upset by restyling, issued LED daytime running lights, and for surcharge he could cover the road xenon headlights - an unprecedented case for the "state employee"!

Volkswagen Polo.

Hyundai Solaris.

Hyundai Solaris is even more expensive, although it looks brighter than POLO (and not only because of the body color), and the adult of their predecessor. From larger hyundai, he got an abundance of chromium, angular grille radiator and LED lights (performed by Elegance). And on Solaris, the price tags were rewritten by three months after its appearance in the salons of dealers - if earlier the basic version with a motor 1.4 (100 hp) cost 599 thousand, now they are asked for a minimum of 624 900! Calling the price for our "Our" Solaris Elegance is even somehow embarrassing - with all possible equipment it is 1,015,900 rubles.

Volkswagen Polo.

Hyundai Solaris.

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

Polo inside is not "softer" and, of course, its age is felt - the screen of the RCD 330 multimedia complex is small, there is no navigation cards, music plays not so powerfully as in Hyundai, and the visibility worsen tiny mirrors. Instead of a decent armrest with a box, like a "Solaris", there is only a side "folding", and niche ahead of the selector of the machine is small and uncomfortable. But POLO can boast the presence of cruise control, rain sensor, salon mirror with auto-process and parking sensors in front and rear - all this is not available "Solaris". And the rear passengers will definitely enjoy more in Polo - in Hyundai threesome closely, and there are no long-standing feet.

Volkswagen Polo.

Hyundai Solaris.

And what's the driver? Both sedans We took with six-speed automata, but, despite the difference in the 13 "horses" in favor of Hyundai, the 110-stronger Volkswagen lags only in the starting jerk to 60 km / h, and they are about the same way, although the Solaris passport should be Shustra - 11.2 seconds against 11.7. But this is when accelerating to the floor, and in all other modes Solaris is preferable - it was finally studied to rush to rush with the slightest touch of the pedal, and the box works smoothly.

Polo didn't just upset, but alarmed the behavior of the machine - did it "rotate" for 30 thousand kilometers? One way or another, he switched to the jokes, especially when moving down "from the second to the first transmission, which was annoyed in traffic jams. And in sports mode, these shocks turned into unpleasant jerks. For Polo, we do not remember this, since it and with the Ford Fiesta sedan, and with. Moreover, there is a formal updated "firmware" for a six-speed AISIN box, which eliminates this problem and, in theory, should be filled into the 2016 test machine. So you will be spoken by the state of a specific instance.

Volkswagen Polo.

Hyundai Solaris.

But what is more difficult to believe, so it is in the settings of the chassis "Solaris". The head does not leave the thought: "Yes, it can not be!" The modest sedan is pleased with a light, but informative wheel and incredible chaininess even on Nexen's regular tires. Attack on it turns - solid pleasure! And it is not necessary that the 16-inch wheels were smooth asphalt - Solaris does not jump from the trajectory on the pages and joints, does not swing on the waves, and indeed it allows not to be very ceremony with road defects. We noticed the same behavior during, but then suspicions were crying that in Hyundai specially prepared cars. But no, this Solaris is already from commercial parties.

Volkswagen Polo is also good - manage it is easy and pleasant, and on the arc, it is not less confident than Solaris. However, the sharp irregularities of the joints or the wells of POLO hatches do not like and respond to this coarse work of the suspension, sometimes passing strikes on the steering wheel. To the bad roads "German" from Kaluga was prepared worse than the Korean from St. Petersburg. But in Polo definitely quieter! In Hyundai, the noise insulation was frankly allowed under the knife - heard and the roar of the motor, and the rustling of tires, and whistle of wind, and the murmur of water in the wheeled arches.

So which of the sedans is better? Yes, both are not bad! We recommend active drivers Hyundai Solaris - he conquers the "omnivorous" suspension, excellent handling and bright appearance. But what about the passengers, if you are closely close, and the trunk is less convenient here than the Polo? The quality of "Volkswagen", on the contrary, is balanced in full compliance with conservative appearance - it is an exemplary family man, can accommodate five people with all their things and options are not deprived. And many still choose him for the desired logo of the German concern. But if between them is quite possible to put a sign of equality, then what would be, compare we are new Hyundai Solaris with some other competitor? We will not guess and soon we will do it - take Solaris on the mechanics and ... "Lada Vesta"!

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

In the new generation of Solaris matured. The sedan and in the dimensions grew up, and it became more solid: in some angles, the car resembles the elder in the rank model Elantra. On his background, Volkswagen Polo, recently received purely cosmetic updates, looks somewhat old-fashioned - age takes its own. In the next year, a model of new generation will appear, and until then, the old man will not be easy. Let's see if the old "German" can cope with the young Asian.

Will the new Hyundai Solaris won the old man Volkswagen Polo? We would not say that. Because the German sedan has a more spacious salon from the point of view of the rear passengers, better handling and more effective noise insulation. And among the unambiguous advantages of the Korean rival - only "omnivorous" suspension. However, for Russian destinations, this is a real trump card, and in the long journey, none of our experts on Polo would have drove if he was offered a choice between him and Hyundai. So if the first Solaris was the leader of sales, then the models of the new generation oblivion exactly not threatened.

Choosing a car should pay attention to popularity ratings in order to evaluate and sell the machine with minimal financial losses if necessary. Sedany Volkswagen Polo and Hyundai Solaris satisfy the specified criteria. Both cars are fast enough and safe, and their cost begins with.

German sedan, in similar configuration, is usually more expensive than the Korean car, on average by 30-35 thousand rubles.

At the same time, new models with warranty obligations of manufacturers implement official dealers, constantly conducting stocks to reduce prices and distribute all sorts of bonuses, so that if you try, you can find Volkswagen Polo cheaper than.

Summarizing the foregoing, we can conclude that to buy polo and solaris sedans in the basic configuration, without binding to credit programs, you need to have 460-465 thousand rubles.

What does the motorist get in reality for this money?

It is necessary to make a reservation that cars of both brands have a lot of similar, and sometimes identical, damn. So, the sale of these models began in 2010 in configuration with 1.6 liter engines. And if the Germans offered a variation only with such a power plant, then East Solaris additionally has a motor with a 1.4 liter volume.

Also a lot in common in the design of the interior and exterior of sedans. The corporate bed of the body is a sloping hood in combination with an extremely low corner of the windshield.

Almost the same outline also has a solaris, so it is often referred to as the Korean version of the "folk car".

Extremely different salons and "filling" of two cars. They boast the quality of assembly and materials, the presence of heating steering, seats and, cruise control, air conditioning, audio system, microlifts Setting mirrors and seats, parking sensors and, pillows and safety belts, etc. etc.

What is better: Volkswagen Polo or Hyundai Solaris?

Due to the external similarity of cars, the comparison of their technical characteristics is correct.

Both sedans have front-wheel drive, preferred for use on urban high-coated roads. Experts who conducted test drives note that maneuverability and dynamics of both machines at a high level.

Solaris is more economical when driving under a megapolis - consumption of 5.2 liters per 100 kilometers, against 5.8 in polo.

With intensive operation, such savings gives about 5 000 rubles For the year, which is almost 70% of the cost of the first then.

The principal torque for the TC of this class is the capacity of the cabin and its comfort. Despite the fact that both cars are designed for five seats, almost all owners unanimously declare that the polo salon is more comfortable and high-quality. Linear body sizes confirm this, although the difference is absolutely insignificant - 14 mm. Folkswagen lengths. Also, motorists noticed that the German driver's seat ergonomics is higher.

The layout of the motor and the wheel formula of the models completely coincide, so dynamic qualities are close to each other.

Be sure to pay attention to the clearance. In polo it is higher than that of Solaris (1700 mm. Versus 1600 mm.) That for Russian roads it is quite essential. It is not by chance that this indicator often leads to the choice of the German "hill", because body repair, this is what every motorist spends almost half of the funds in the post-warranty period.

For the purposes of the most rational operation of the car, it is necessary to carry out planned then every 15,000 mileage kilometers.

The cost of the first and third then both brands are approximately the same - about 8 500 rubles. It is more difficult to deal with the second planned maintenance. The cost of this prevention can reach 20 000 rubles In polo. Solaris T2 will cost 10-15% cheaper.

This is due to the price difference on parts - the second check in the workshop provides for the replacement of oil, all filters, spark plugs and front pads.

The most serious differences between the models under consideration are transmission. Volkswagen Polo Box in two versions: 5-speed mechanics and 6-speed automatic. At the same time, Hyundai Solaris is equipped with only 4-speed automatic gearbox.

Solaris weighs almost 140 kg. more than polo. At the same time, the Germans delicately silent about the time of overclocking their shake up to 100 km / h. At Korean, this indicator is at a very decent level - 10.2 seconds.

VW Polo Sedan against Hyundai Solaris (Overview, Test Drive, Comparison and Impressions) See next video.

The most faithful conclusion is that both models are produced for a city resident with income and age above average. The indicator of the maximum acceleration is up to 190 km / h indicates that the steering of themselves will be comfortable, not only representatives of the strong floor - sedans are partly positioned as.

Another six or seven years ago, competition in the class of budget sedans was quite conditional. The read manufacturers offered modest in the technical plan and most often absolutely not cute sedans. Among them to buyers and had to choose the car, which mostly answered their requirements. However, the situation has gradually changed. Almost all manufacturers in the model range appeared affordable sedans. Yes, and buyers, seeing such a state of affairs, have become much quieter.

Now one attractive price for successful sales is not enough. All - the cost of service, technical specifications, reliability, driving characteristics and design are taken into account. However, the leaders in the class of budget sedans have been determined for a long time. They are rightfully Hyundai Solaris and Volkswagen Polo.

Interior and exterior

The Korean sedan this year has been updated. Changes in the design of Solaris can not be called global, but they clearly made the appearance of the Korean sedan more harmonious. Designers changed the form of the radiator lattice, corrected the form of anterior optics. As a result, the front of Hyundai Solaris began to look much more solid. Buyers like it. But the back of the designers Hyundai touched did not. She suited it all.

Korean Hyundai Solaris.

Following Hyundai Solaris and Volkswagen Polo updated. But in the case of a German car, notice new elements in the design is quite difficult. The radiator grille in the updated Polo now consists of three chrome strips. The front bumper has changed a bit. In addition, on all versions of the German car after restyling, daytime running lights appeared. And the more expensive version of POLO is now equipped with fog lights with the function of turning the turns. As a result - Affordable Polo in front began to resemble the more expensive model of Jetta. Although the rear of the budget German sedan confused with some other car will not succeed. Classic rear lights during modernization touched not.

German Volkswagen Polo.

Find changes inside Volkswagen Polo even more difficult. If you do not take into account a new steering wheel, which seems to be truncated in the lower part, they are not at all. Only for the top version of Highline from now on, you can order a pretty two-color black and beige interior trim. A little later, presumably at the end of the year, for Polo will be offered a new multimedia system with a five-dimensional touchscreen display.

Interior Volkswagen Polo.

With Hyundai Solaris, the situation is similar. Koreans made only small cosmetic changes. The most noticeable of them is a new dark display background on the central console. In dorestayling cars, he was too bright and tired in a long road. Now this problem is solved. The most attentive motorists will not have perverted symbols in the instrument combination. And otherwise, the Korean car remained the same - cozy, rather stylish and convenient for the driver. According to the quality of the materials used, both cars are also approximately at the same level. Soft expensive plastic will not find it in them. And it is quite expected. But the quality of the assembly and fitting the parts please. No discounts on the budget of these models do not make manufacturers.

Hyundai Solaris hatchback interior

Relo passengers in Solaris and Polo will be closed. For an hour, they will certainly stand it, but in a long time the trip will not be completely comfortable. But for those passengers, whose growth does not exceed the average, both cars will fit perfectly. In the knees and above the head there will be even a small margin.

And of course, Solaris and Polo pleasantly surprise with their big trunk. In the German sedan for suitcases, packages and bags 460 liters are assigned. In Hyundai Solaris with the body, the trunk sedan is still a little more - exactly 465 liters. In the Korean car with the Hatchback body (for Volkswagen Polo, this type of body is not offered) the volume of the luggage compartment is noticeably less, namely 370 liters. But fewer volume is compensated by the broadest opportunities for the transport of volumetric things.

Trunk Hyundai Solaris.

Specifications Hyundai Solaris and Volkswagen Polo

But direct comparison in the technical plan will not come out. And all because the base engine for Volkswagen Polo is a 1.6 liter gasoline engine. Its return is a modest 85 "horses" and it works only with a manual gearbox. However, even these few "horses" are carrying a compact sedan quite actively - only 11.9 seconds from zero to a hundred kilometers per hour. Yes, and the maximum speed of 179 km / h looks very worthy.

Most motorists, however, prefer to pay a little and choose POLO with the same engine, but in a more powerful 105-strong design. This version of the German sedan can be equipped with not only "mechanics", but also an automatic transmission switch. The Volkswagen Polo dynamics with a 1.6 liter engine with a capacity of 105 horsepower is good. The first hundred kilometers per hour POLO with "Mechanics" is gaining only 10.5 seconds. I am glad and fuel consumption. In urban conditions, POLO will require 8.7 l / 100 km. The city appetite is even less - only 5.1 l / 100 km.

This choice of engines for Volkswagen Polo ends. Only in May 2016, under the hood of the German car, a turbocharged gasoline 1.4 TSI with a capacity of 125 horsepower, which has already been installed on the Skoda Rapid relative model for quite a long time. The current 1600-cubic engine, by the way, will also go soon on peace. Already in December of this year, it will be replaced with a new power unit of the same volume that will not only meet the ecological standards of Euro-5, but also will be a little more powerful than its predecessor. In various weather options, it will develop 90 and 110 horsepower.

For the Korean car, everything begins with a 1,4 liter gasoline engine, which develops 107 horsepower. And if the "Volkswagens" combines their base engine only with "mechanics", the Solaris engine can work in a pair, including with an automatic transmission switch. With her, the Korean car picks up the first hundred kilometers per hour in 13.4 seconds and consumes 8.5 liters of fuel in every hundred kilometers. Hyundai Solaris with the same 107 strong engine and mechanical gearbox is expected to be more dynamic and more economical - 11.5 seconds of overclocking to a hundred kilometers per hour and 7.6 l / 100 km when moving in the urban cycle.

The second engine offered for the Korean car, with a volume of 1.6 liters, develops 123 horsepower. Before the update, he was combined with an archaic four-stage "automatic" and a manual transmission box with five steps. However, during the update, Koreans added one additional stage to the "mechanics", and the automatic transmission switch after modernization was at all the six-speed. As a result - updated Hyundai Solaris with a 1.6 liter engine became more dynamic and more economical. In numbers it looks like this. For acceleration to a hundred kilometers per hour, a car with a manual gearbox is required 10.3 seconds, and the version with the "automatic" does the same exercise without a small one for a second longer. By fuel consumption, the following is the following - Solaris with an automatic gearbox in the city for each hundred kilometers will require 8.8 liters of fuel, and the same car with "mechanics" is spent only 8.1 liters of fuel.

So what kind of car from this couple is better? While the advantage on the side of Hyundai Solaris. It is he who has been holding leadership in its grade for sales. And it is quite natural. The Korean car not only can boast a stylish spectacular design, but also offers customers powerful engines and a good level of equipment. Volkswagen Polo on the background of Hyundai in the technical plan looks more modest. Engines installed on a German car, weaker. At the same time, Volkswagen Polo with the same level of equipment costs more. And the price is known in the class of budget sedans is often a decisive factor when choosing a car. On the other hand, for many car enthusiasts, the Volkswagen Polo is the same Das Auto for which and not sorry to overpay. So no matter how cool, and Hyundai Solaris and Volkswagen Polo rivals are worthy.

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