The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
€ 10,000

€ 18,000

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 OPF.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.84 %

General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF
▶ REPLAY
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 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
512 mi
Range
541 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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