Mazda 2 2007 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 2 engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 4 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 2 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Mazda 2 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 243 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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