Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Polo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 979 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 15 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2600 | |
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