The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 20,400

€ 18,300

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi 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 1.5 TDCi
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 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2665 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.31 %

General
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
JHH
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
84 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
31.73 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
56 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
665 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
621 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.5 TDCi
86.4 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 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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