Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 32 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.4 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 268 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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