Ford Escort 1996 vs Volkswagen Polo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 109 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Ford Escort is more dynamic to drive. Ford Escort engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 7 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.41 m | |
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Ford Escort is larger, but lower. Ford Escort is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Escort is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 760 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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