The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.25 (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 12,300
€ 14,300
€ 12,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Fiesta 1.25 is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
58.3
67.8
78
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.8 in
Width
68.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
98
155.5
100.4
159.6
155.5 in
Length
159.6 in
98 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2284 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.9 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
JA8/JR8
Generation
AW
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
81 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.25
81 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
84 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.25
84 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.25
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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28.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
28.2 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.25
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
490 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
490 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.25
108 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
