The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 10,000
€ 17,200
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
60
67.1
75.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.1 in
Width
68.9 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
98
155.2
100.4
159.6
155.2 in
Length
159.6 in
98 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.84 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KAF
Generation
AW
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 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
512 mi
Range
565 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
565 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
83.4 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
