Mazda 2 2008 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 2) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 58 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Mazda 2 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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`485 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Mazda 2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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