The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 16,800

€ 17,400

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 ECOnetic is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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 ECOnetic
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
2465 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.75 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
JA8/JR8
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
94 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
151 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
109 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
26.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
26.22 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
65 mpg
29 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
74 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
399 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
777 mi
399 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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