Ford Fiesta Mk4 or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

1995–2002 vs 1994–2001 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk4 3,828 mm, Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm — a 46 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk4 250 l, Polo III (6N) 455 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk4 4.9 l/100 km, Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk4 37–76 kW, Polo III (6N) 37–92 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk4 12 items (Encore), Polo III (6N) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk41995–2002 · 8 engines · Encore, Zetec, Ghia, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk41995–2002no listings	Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,828 mm	Length3,715 mm–4,285 mm
Width	Width1,634 mm	Width1,640 mm–1,655 mm
Height	Height1,334 mm–1,360 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,445 mm–2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l	Trunk volume245 l–455 l
Curb weight	Curb weight930 kg–1,051 kg	Curb weight890 kg–1,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–42 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2002	Production years1994–2001
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines10
Power	Power37–76 kW (50–103 hp)	Power37–92 kW (50–125 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8	Displacement (l)1.0–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.8 DI	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 GTI
Top speed	Top speed182 km/h	Top speed202 km/h
Trim levelsEncore · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Encore	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · Flair	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 · Safety3 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 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 Mk4 or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk4 3,828 mm (a 457 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,443 vs 2,446 mm. Boot: 455 vs 250 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk4 or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk4 uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.8 DI); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km (1.4 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk4 or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk4 makes 76 kW (103 hp) (1.6 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 GTI).

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