The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 10,000
€ 15,700
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is 3.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1524
1704
1910
1462
1682
1901
1704 mm
Width
1682 mm
1910 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1524 mm
Height
1462 mm
2489
3941
2470
3972
3941 mm
Length
3972 mm
2489 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1055 kg
Kerb Weight
1146 kg
1500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
7.94 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
KAF
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1194 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
69 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
115 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
115 NM
210 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 kg/bhp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
15.29 kg/bhp
15.49 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
55 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
45 mpg
city
63 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
512 mi
Range
736 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
849 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
