The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 10,000
€ 19,700
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KAF
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
512 mi
Range
651 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
