The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 16,000

€ 14,000

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
58.9
67.8
78
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.8 in
Width
68.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.9 in
Height
56.9 in
98
156.3
100.4
159.6
156.3 in
Length
159.6 in
98 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2443 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.29 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
JA8/JR8
Generation
AW
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 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
94 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
148 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
25.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
25.99 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
65 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
690 mi
Range
529 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
690 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
74 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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