2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fiesta and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 197 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Fiesta (208 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |