Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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`490 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6000 | |
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