The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.4 Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
€ 14,800
€ 16,900
€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2407 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.37 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
95 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
25.34 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
430 mi
Range
528 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
430 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
