The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 21,400

€ 19,100

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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
2568 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.1 %

General
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
JHH
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
138 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
19.01 lb/hp
24.69 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
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
46 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
512 mi
Range
665 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
512 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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