Mazda 2 2015 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.7 | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 2 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 2 and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 71 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 2 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 8400 | |
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