The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.4 (09 - 14)
€ 10,000
€ 16,300
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
60
67.1
75.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.5 in
98
155.2
97.2
156.3
155.2 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.4 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
102 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
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33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
512 mi
Range
474 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
474 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
