Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Mazda 2 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Polo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 2) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Mazda 2. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 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: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.53 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo and Mazda 2 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1044 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 2 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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