Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Fiesta) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 106 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 89 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 |
947 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 14 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 83 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): | no data | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 310 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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