The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 19,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
58.9
69.1
76.4
58.5
66.2
74.8
69.1 in
Width
66.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
98.1
160.2
97.2
156.3
160.2 in
Length
156.3 in
98.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.91 %

General
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
21.33 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
48 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
533 mi
Range
651 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
533 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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