The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 16,300

€ 24,000

€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo GTI
58.1
68.3
76.4
57.1
66.2
74.8
68.3 in
Width
66.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
98.1
159.1
97.2
156.8
159.1 in
Length
156.8 in
98.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo GTI
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
9.14 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo GTI
JHH
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
84 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
30.52 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
60 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
669 mi
Range
500 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
669 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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