The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 20,400

€ 17,900

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2665 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.78 %

General
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
JHH
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
84 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
31.73 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
56 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
608 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
621 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
86.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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