The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 10,000
€ 21,000
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
19.04 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KAF
Generation
AW
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 SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
102 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
512 mi
Range
638 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
