Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (1999 – 2001) vs Ford Fiesta 5 Doors (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 100 hp against 90 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.4 s against 11.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 177 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 882 kg against 938 kg. At 3,830 mm, the Ford Fiesta 5 Doors is 91 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo 5 Doors
1999 – 2001
|
Ford
Fiesta 5 Doors
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2001 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 101 hp | 60 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 86 – 195 Nm | 103 – 140 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 – 18.4 s | 11.4 – 17.5 s |
| Top speed | 151 – 188 km/h | 153 – 177 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 6.7 L/100 km | 5.3 – 6.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 3,830 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 882 – 991 kg | 938 – 9,868 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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