Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| 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 |
no data | 952 litres | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below 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 (€): | 4800 | 4200 | |
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