Mazda 2 2006 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 2 engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 2 and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1044 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Mazda 2 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 14 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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