Ford Fiesta 3 Doors (1999 – 2002) vs Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (1999 – 2001): specs compared

The Ford Fiesta 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 10.4 s. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 182 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 882 kg against 912 kg. At 3,830 mm, the Ford Fiesta 3 Doors is 91 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors.

Specification Ford Fiesta 3 Doors Ford Fiesta 3 Doors 1999 – 2002 Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors 1999 – 2001
Overview
Origin United States Germany
Documented years 1999 – 2002 1999 – 2001
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 7
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 60 – 101 hp 50 – 101 hp
Torque 103 – 145 Nm 86 – 195 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.2 – 17.5 s 10.4 – 18.4 s
Top speed 153 – 182 km/h 151 – 188 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.1 – 6.9 L/100 km 4.4 – 6.7 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,830 mm 3,739 mm
Width 1,631 mm 1,631 mm
Height 1,321 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,451 mm 2,410 mm
Curb weight 912 – 980 kg 882 – 991 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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