Ford Escort 1995 vs Volkswagen Polo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Ford Escort is more dynamic to drive. Ford Escort engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Polo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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): | 1`200 | 1`500 | |
| 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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