Volkswagen Polo vs Mazda Mazda 2 Comparison

Volkswagen Polo

Mazda Mazda 2

2023 Volkswagen
Polo
vs
2023 Mazda
Mazda 2
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How they stack...

CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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Based on the Volkswagen Polo GTi
Based on the Mazda Mazda 2 G15 PURE SP
Best suitable for...
City drivingCity driving
Fuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
44L
233 to 238 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
warranty
5 year years/
warranty
MSRP
$29,490 - $40,390
$22,720 - $27,920
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CarExpert's Take

Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
  • Lovely driving character
  • Perky turbo petrol engine
  • Interior trim is classic GTI
Misses
  • Tight back seat
  • Cheap finishes
  • Pricing keeps creeping up
Courtney Lorking
Contributor
Courtney Lorking drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
  • Sharp styling
  • Playful handling
  • Reasonable price alongside rivals
Misses
  • Clunky infotainment
  • Missing central armrest
  • Starting to feel its age in places

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wireless phone charger
Powered tailgate
Rear air vents
Adaptive cruise control
Climate control
Reversing sensors
Reversing camera
Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

NA
  • Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)

Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJELECT DIRECT INJ
Size (cc)
999 - 19841496
Size (L)
2.0L, 1.0L1.5L
Induction
TURBO 4, TURBO 3INLINE 4
Camshaft
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
12 - 1616
Power
85kW - 147kW81kW - 82kW
Power RPM
4390 - 50006000
Torque
200Nm - 320Nm142Nm - 144Nm
Torque RPM
1450 - 20004000
Bore Stroke
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Compression Ratio
10.5 - 11.6513

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