Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 2008 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Mazda 2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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