Ford Fiesta 2008 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 71 HP | 85 HP | |
Torque: | 103 NM | 132 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
Ford Fiesta engine produces 14 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.95 m | 3.97 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 280 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
979 litres | no data | |
Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fiesta has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`550 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | average | |
Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
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