Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 14 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.8 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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