Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1990 – 1994) vs Ford Fiesta 5 Doors (1989 – 1995): specs compared

Both offer around 75 hp at most. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.1 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 172 km/h against 162 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 767 kg against 826 kg.

Specification Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1990 – 1994 Ford Fiesta 5 Doors Ford Fiesta 5 Doors 1989 – 1995
Overview
Origin Germany United States
Documented years 1990 – 1994 1989 – 1995
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 4
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 45 – 75 hp 50 – 71 hp
Torque 76 – 99 Nm 83 – 110 Nm
0–100 km/h 12.1 – 20.5 s 13.0 – 18.1 s
Top speed 142 – 172 km/h 143 – 162 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.2 – 7.2 L/100 km 5.3 – 7.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,759 mm 3,739 mm
Width 1,570 mm 1,610 mm
Height 1,349 mm 1,321 mm
Wheelbase 2,339 mm 2,451 mm
Curb weight 767 – 795 kg 826 – 932 kg

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

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