The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 Ti-VCT (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 17,300
€ 22,500
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
58.3
67.8
78
57.1
66.2
74.8
67.8 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
98
155.5
97.2
156.8
155.5 in
Length
156.8 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
2324 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
17.15 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
118 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
112 lb‑ft
at 4050 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
112 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
19.69 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
466 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
474 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
