Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`570 | 1`650 | |
| 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 (€): | 5200 | 6400 | |
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