The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 10,000
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) Ford Ka+ 1.2
€ 22,900
 VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo GTI
60
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
67.1
75.2
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
98
155.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
155.2 in
Length
156.5 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo GTI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
16.87 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo GTI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
474 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft