Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

1989–1996 vs 1994–2001 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm — a 54 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk3 270 l, Polo III (6N) 455 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km, Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk3 37–98 kW, Polo III (6N) 37–92 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk3 9 items (CL), Polo III (6N) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996 · 9 engines · CL, Ghia, XR2i, CSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001 · 10 engines · CL, GL, Trendline, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996no listings	Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,743 mm	Length3,715 mm–4,285 mm
Width	Width1,606 mm	Width1,640 mm–1,655 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–270 l	Trunk volume245 l–455 l
Curb weight	Curb weight800 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight890 kg–1,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1996	Production years1994–2001
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines10
Power	Power37–98 kW (50–133 hp)	Power37–92 kW (50–125 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)1.0–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 i Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 GTI
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed202 km/h
Trim levelsCL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · CL	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · RS1800	Items in the top trim24 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
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 · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm (a 542 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,443 vs 2,446 mm. Boot: 455 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk3 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km (1.4 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk3 makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.6 i Turbo RS); the strongest Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 GTI).

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