Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 787 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 243 litres). | |||
| 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): | 1`650 | 1`520 | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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