Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 9.7 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 70 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 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 | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 280 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`480 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4000 | |
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