The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 13,500

€ 33,900

€ 13,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.4 is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Polo R WRC.
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
58.3
67.8
78
57.4
66.2
74.8
67.8 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
98
155.5
97.1
157.5
155.5 in
Length
157.5 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
2295 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
21.38 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
95 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
109 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
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24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
24.16 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
373 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
490 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
108 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft





27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft