The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.4 Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 14,800
€ 17,900
€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 BiFuel.
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2407 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
4.03 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
95 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
103 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
25.34 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
430 mi
Range
425 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
430 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
123.1 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
