Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
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`570 | 1`650 | |
| 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 (€): | 5200 | 4400 | |
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