Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

1983–1989 vs 1981–1994 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk2 3,652 mm, Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk2 226 l, Polo II (86C) 215 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk2 5.2 l/100 km, Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk2 33–71 kW, Polo II (86C) 33–83 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk2 12 items (Popular), Polo II (86C) 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk21983–1989 · 7 engines · Popular, L, Ghia, SSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

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	Ford Fiesta Mk21983–1989no listings	Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,652 mm	Length3,725 mm
Width	Width1,620 mm	Width1,580 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,355 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,286 mm	Wheelbase2,335 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume226 l	Trunk volume195 l–215 l
Curb weight	Curb weight785 kg–880 kg	Curb weight740 kg–845 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1983–1989	Production years1981–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines5
Power	Power33–71 kW (45–97 hp)	Power33–83 kW (45–113 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 D	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.4 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 1.6 XR2	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.3 G40
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsPopular · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Popular	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · 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 · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk2 3,652 mm (a 73 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,335 vs 2,286 mm. Boot: 215 vs 226 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk2 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km (1.4 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk2 makes 71 kW (97 hp) (1.6 XR2); the strongest Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 83 kW (113 hp) (1.3 G40).

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