The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.4 Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 15,500
€ 18,700
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
67.8
78
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.8 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
98
155.5
97.2
156.4
155.5 in
Length
156.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2427 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
3.35 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
95 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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25.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
25.55 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
430 mi
Range
608 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
430 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
123.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
