The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 13,500
€ 16,700
€ 13,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
58.3
67.8
78
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.8 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
98
155.5
97.2
156.3
155.5 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2295 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
5.52 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
95 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
24.16 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
548 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
490 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
108 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
