The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 12,000
€ 19,100
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 BMT.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
1055 kg
Kerb Weight
1151 kg
1510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1670 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
8.34 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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
84 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
84 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
115 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
115 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
105 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
188 m
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 kg/bhp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
12.56 kg/bhp
12.93 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
56 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
67 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
522 mi
Range
756 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
522 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
133 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
849 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
