Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 2, but torque is 25 NM more than Mazda 2. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 7 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 787 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Polo has 31 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 165 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`670 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Polo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3600 | |
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