The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 Ti-VCT (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 17,300
€ 24,000
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
58.3
67.8
78
56.6
68.9
77.3
67.8 in
Width
68.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
98
155.5
100.4
160.1
155.5 in
Length
160.1 in
98 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
2324 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
22.23 %
General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
JA8/JR8
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
118 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
112 lb‑ft
at 4050 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
15.16 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
19.69 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
474 mi
Range
421 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
474 mi
421 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
