Volkswagen Polo 2010 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 11 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Polo has 30 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: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3200 | |
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