The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 13,200
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2
2304 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
2.08 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
118 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.2
112 lb‑ft
at 4050 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
112 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2
120 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
19.53 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
508 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
474 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
