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
1999 – 2002
|
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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