Ford Fiesta 2008 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
979 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 27 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`590 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 4000 | |
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