The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 16,800
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic (10 - 12) Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
€ 23,700
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 16,800
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 ECOnetic is an inch shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo GTI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic (10 - 12)
67.8
78
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic (10 - 12)
98
155.5
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
155.5 in
Length
156.5 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo GTI
2465 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
11.9 %
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
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
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
94 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

 REPLAY
26.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
26.22 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
65 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
474 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
777 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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