The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 14,800
€ 23,700
€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo GTI
58.3
67.8
78
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.8 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
98
155.5
97.2
156.5
155.5 in
Length
156.5 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo GTI
2425 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
13.33 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
89 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
156 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
156 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
27.25 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
56 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 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 GTI
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 GTI
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 GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
