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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
60
67.1
75.2
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.6 in
98
155.2
97.2
156.4
155.2 in
Length
156.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
7.96 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
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
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
