The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 12,000
€ 13,000
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 1.0 MPI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 1.0 MPI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.52 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KAF
Generation
AW
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
84 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
27.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
27.69 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
522 mi
Range
529 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
522 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
89 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
94.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
