The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 2 1.5 (10 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 16,400

€ 17,500

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mazda 2 1.5 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
58.1
66.7
74.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.7 in
Width
66.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
98
153.5
97.2
156.3
153.5 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2293 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3219 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
10.11 %

General
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
DE
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
102 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 2 1.5
102 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 2 1.5
98 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 2 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Mazda 2 1.5
22.48 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 2 1.5
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 2 1.5
460 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 2 1.5
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






22.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft