The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 12,000
€ 18,300
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 BMT.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2538 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
8.35 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
84 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.52 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
27.69 lb/hp
28.52 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
47 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
