Ford Fiesta 2002 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fusion | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 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): | 1`560 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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