Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 106 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 14.9 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 6 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
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 |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 14 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`550 | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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