The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 12,000
€ 19,200
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
60
67.1
75.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.5 in
98
155.2
97.2
156.3
155.2 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
6.32 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
84 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
27.69 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
522 mi
Range
528 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
522 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
