The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 16,400
€ 17,100
€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 1.5 TDCi is 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2443 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.08 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
25.99 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
65 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
40 mpg
74 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
690 mi
570 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
92.9 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
74 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
