The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Fiesta (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 20,200
Ford Fiesta (13 - 17) Ford Fiesta ST
€ 22,900
 VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Ford Fiesta ST is 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller.
Ford Fiesta ST
VW Polo GTI
57.3
Blueprint Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
67.3
78
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
67.3 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
98
156.5
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
156.5 in
Length
156.5 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Fiesta ST
VW Polo GTI
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
8.36 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Ford Fiesta ST
VW Polo GTI
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Fiesta ST
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Ford Fiesta ST
180 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Fiesta ST
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Ford Fiesta ST
VW Polo GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta ST

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
14.24 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Fiesta ST
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
442 mi
Range
474 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
442 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Fiesta ST
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft