The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 14,800
€ 13,700
€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDCi DPF is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.2
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 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.2
2425 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
3.01 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.2
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 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
89 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
156 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
156 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
27.25 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
508 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
665 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
