The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi (13 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
€ 16,700

€ 17,800

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi is 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
58.9
67.8
78
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.8 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
98
156.3
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2443 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.8 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
94 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
25.99 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
65 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
528 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
690 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
74 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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