Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Polo torque is 26 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
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`650 | 1`555 | |
| 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 | 2400 | |
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