The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 13,500
€ 20,400
€ 13,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 BMT.
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
2295 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
10.63 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
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
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
95 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
24.16 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
41 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
717 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
490 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
108 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
