Volkswagen Polo 2006 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.4 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 30 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 945 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 2 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 85 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 Ford Fiesta, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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