The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.25 (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 10,800
€ 13,000
€ 10,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
58.9
67.8
78
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.8 in
Width
68.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.9 in
Height
56.9 in
98
156.3
100.4
159.6
156.3 in
Length
159.6 in
98 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2304 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
5.42 %
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
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
59 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.25
59 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
80 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.25
80 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
94 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
16.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
771 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.25
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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39.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
39.05 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.25
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
502 mi
Range
529 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
502 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
89 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.25
98.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.25
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
27.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
