The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,000

€ 19,900

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 Start/Stopp is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
58.9
69.1
76.4
56.9
68.9
77.3
69.1 in
Width
68.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.9 in
Height
56.9 in
98.1
160.2
100.4
159.6
160.2 in
Length
159.6 in
98.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.25 %

General
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
JHH
Generation
AW
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 Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
22.98 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
593 mi
Range
529 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
593 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
89 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
90.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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