The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.0 (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 12,200
€ 22,900
€ 12,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Fiesta 1.0 is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Ford Fiesta 1.0
VW Polo GTI
58.9
67.8
78
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.8 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.2 in
98
156.3
97.2
156.5
156.3 in
Length
156.5 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.0
VW Polo GTI
2304 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
17.66 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.0
VW Polo GTI
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.0
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
64 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.0
64 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
77 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.0
77 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.0
VW Polo GTI
96 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
16.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
764 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0
36 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.0
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.0
51 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
567 mi
Range
474 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.0
567 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.0
87.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.0
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
