The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 (09 - 14)
€ 14,800

€ 16,300

€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘ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 1.4.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
2425 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.72 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
89 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
156 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
156 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
27.25 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
56 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
474 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
665 mi
474 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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