Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Mazda 2 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 787 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 243 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): | 1`650 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Mazda 2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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