Volkswagen Polo 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 35 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Polo is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 419 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Polo has 41 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 11 000 | |
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