2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fiesta and 2009 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 239 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4050 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |