The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 13,500
€ 16,500
€ 13,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
58.3
67.8
78
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.8 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
98
155.5
97.2
156.4
155.5 in
Length
156.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2295 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
9.14 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
95 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
24.16 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
736 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
490 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
