The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 16,300

€ 18,100

€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG is 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
58.9
67.8
78
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.8 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
98
156.3
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2302 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
10.4 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
91 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
91 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
91 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
91 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
25.3 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
302 mi
Range
665 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
302 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
103.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
103.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







27.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft