Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 35 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 71 NM more than Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 39 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 14 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4000 | |
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