Volkswagen Polo 1997 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 86 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 256 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 7.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Polo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 73 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 99 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | no data | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 7000 | |
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