The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.4 Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 14,800
€ 16,000
€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Fiesta 1.4 is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 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
156.3
155.5 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
2407 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.53 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
95 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
25.34 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
36 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
430 mi
Range
736 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
430 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
