Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Volkswagen Polo 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 80 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 89 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 85 litres). | |||
| 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): | 1`525 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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