Mazda Mazda2 Volkswagen Polo

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Mazda Mazda2 Volkswagen Polo
Model years (differs) 2014-now 2017-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 22,390 € 24,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 82/100 78/100
Efficiency (differs) 75/100 74/100
Practicality (differs) 58/100 70/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) 44/100 44/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 90 95
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9.8 10.8
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 183 188
Length (mm) (differs) 4085 4074
Width (mm) (differs) 1695 1751
Height (mm) (differs) 1495 1451
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1112 1173
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5 5.4
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 900 1000
Boot (l) (differs) 280 351
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Mazda Mazda2 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (B-segment, mature DJ platform) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda Mazda2 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs WLTP 5,0 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda Mazda2 · Practicality: Boot 280 l + 900 kg braked towing weight (B-segment comparison), editorial weighting · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda Mazda2 · Value retention: Insufficient unambiguous residual-value data for this trim and reference date · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda Mazda2 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Polo · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (B-segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Practicality: Boot volume + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this model year in NL/DE · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Polo · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard for current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 1.5 Skyactiv-G (DJ, derde generatie, tweede facelift)

Mazda Mazda2

Mazda's own B-segment (DJ platform), not to be confused with the Toyota Yaris based Mazda2 Hybrid sold only in selected markets. The 1.5 Skyactiv-G delivers 90 hp with mild-hybrid and returns WLTP 5.0 l/100km; owners report 5.5 to 6.0 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · VI facelift (2024)

Volkswagen Polo

Compact five-door on the MQB-A0 platform, still in production after the 2021 facelift. Entry engine is the 1.0 TSI with 95 hp; 351 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,000 kg. WLTP consumption 5.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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