The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
€ 10,000
€ 14,400
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
60
67.1
75.2
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.6 in
98
155.2
97.2
156.4
155.2 in
Length
156.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.47 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
KAF
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
102 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
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33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
512 mi
Range
548 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.0
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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
