The hatchback is a segment, which is quite sought after in the Indian automobile industry. This is such a category, which witnesses a lot of new entrants. Such is the popularity of this segment that there are launches in this segment almost every month. Among these models, two cars, which have been able to catch much attention, are Tata Bolt and Volkswagen Polo. Let us delve into the details of these cars.
Volkswagen Polo comes with an 1197 cc, 16V TDi diesel engine, which is capable of producing 103.6 bhp at the rate of 5000 rpm. The torque output is 175 Nm at the rate of 1500 to 4100 rpm. Mated to a seven-speed automatic gearbox, the car has been provided with FWD. On the flip side, Tata Bolt is powered by a 1248 cc, 16V quadrajet engine, which musters 74 bhp at the rate of 4000 rpm. The torque output of the car is 190 Nm at the rate of 1750 to 3000 rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox and comes with FWD like the Polo.
The Volkswagen Polo comes with a fuel tank of 44 litres and returns a mileage of 19.8 kilometres per litre on city roads. On highways, it goes up 22.95 kilometres per litre. Tata Bolt has a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres. The car returns 16.02 kilometres per litre on city roads, while on highways, it is 19.91 kilometres for a litre. The price of Polo is 8 lakhs INR, while Bolt has been kept at a competitive 7 lakhs INR, which is a good option for hatch lovers.
