Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

1976–1983 vs 1981–1994 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk1 3,565 mm, Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk1 220 l, Polo II (86C) 215 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk1 7.2 l/100 km, Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk1 29–62 kW, Polo II (86C) 33–83 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk1 13 items (L), Polo II (86C) 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk11976–1983 · 6 engines · L, GL, Ghia, SSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994 · 5 engines · CL, GL, C, FoxSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Ford Fiesta Mk11976–1983no listings	Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,565 mm	Length3,725 mm
Width	Width1,567 mm	Width1,580 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,355 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,286 mm	Wheelbase2,335 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l	Trunk volume195 l–215 l
Curb weight	Curb weight750 kg–840 kg	Curb weight740 kg–845 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank34 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1976–1983	Production years1981–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines5
Power	Power29–62 kW (39–84 hp)	Power33–83 kW (45–113 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.2 l/100 km · 1.1 54	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.4 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.6 XR2	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.3 G40
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · L	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim17 · XR2	Items in the top trim16 · GT
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
Decorative Moldings	Decorative Moldings✓	Decorative Moldings—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk1 3,565 mm (a 160 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,335 vs 2,286 mm. Boot: 215 vs 220 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk1 uses 7.2 l/100 km (1.1 54); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km (1.4 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk1 makes 62 kW (84 hp) (1.6 XR2); the strongest Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 83 kW (113 hp) (1.3 G40).

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