The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

€ 10,000
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
€ 15,700
 VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700

ⓘ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 Ti-VCT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
59.9
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
66.7
75.2
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
66.7 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.9 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
98
154.7
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
154.7 in
Length
156.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
7.96 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

General

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
69 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
77 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
77 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Performance

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
15.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

699 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
33.71 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
47 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
522 mi
Range
736 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
522 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft