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Fiat Argo vs Volkswagen Polo for Uber: Which costs less per km?

Two of the most popular cars on Uber reviewed side-by-side. See which generates the most profit per km traveled and which is the best choice for those who want to enter the app.

Argo or Polo: the debate between app drivers

Fiat Argo Drive and VW Polo Track are two of the most recommended cars for Uber drivers for their price, consumption, and maintenance cost combinations. But which is better on paper?

Comparative datasheet

ItemFiat Argo Drive 1.0VW Polo Track 1.0

|------|---------------------|-------------------|

Zero km price~R$ 68.000~R$ 79.000
Motor1.0 Fire flex1.0 MPI flex
Consumption (gasoline)11 km/l13 km/l
Ethanol consumption8 km/l9.5 km/l
Trunk (automobile)300 litres300 litres

Detailed cost per km

Fiat Argo (ethanol, R$ 4,10/l, 8 km/l)

  • Fuel: R$ 0,5125/km
  • Maintenance + depreciation: R$ 0,24/km
  • Total: R$ 0,75/km
  • VW Polo Track (ethanol, R$ 4,10/l, 9.5 km/l)

  • Fuel: R$ 0,432/km
  • Maintenance + depreciation: R$ 0,22/km
  • Total: R$ 0,652/km
  • The Polo is R$ 0,098/km cheaper.

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    Monthly impact (200 km/day, 22 days = 4,400 km)

  • Argo: monthly cost of R$ 3.300
  • Polo: monthly cost of R$ 2.869
  • Difference: R$ 431/month in favor of the Hub
  • But Polo costs extra R$ 11.000

    With the savings of R$ 431/month, Polo pays itself in ~25 months vs Argo. For those who will stay in the app for 2+ years, Polo has positive feedback .

    Which one to pick?

  • Choose Argo if your budget is tighter or you're staying in the app for less than 2 years
  • Choose the Hub if you are going to stay for 2+ years and want the lowest long-term operating cost
  • 👉 [Simulate the cost of each car in the calculator](/) — Change the consumption between 8 and 9.5 km/l and see the difference in the monthly profit.

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