Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Volkswagen Polo 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 204 NM | 126 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 78 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
1100 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.92 m | 3.90 m | |
Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 245 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 975 litres | |
Ford Fiesta has 39 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 28 litres). | |||
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): | 1`605 | 1`420 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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