The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 18,000

€ 16,500

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
58.9
69.1
76.4
57.6
66.2
74.8
69.1 in
Width
66.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.6 in
98.1
160.2
97.2
156.4
160.2 in
Length
156.4 in
98.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2540 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.51 %

General
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
JHH
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
84 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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30.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
30.24 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
51 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
567 mi
Range
736 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
87.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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