Ford Fiesta 2008 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is larger. Ford Fiesta is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
979 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 51 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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