Ford Escort 1995 vs Volkswagen Polo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Escort consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
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 | 762 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`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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