Volkswagen Polo 1997 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 4 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
|
The Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta, 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 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
|
Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 23 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 979 litres | |
|
Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 50 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 4 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| 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`450 | 1`495 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 365 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Polo has
|
Ford Fiesta has
| |