The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 10,000
€ 24,000
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT is 5.4 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
1521
1695
1910
1450
1682
1901
1695 mm
Width
1682 mm
1910 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1521 mm
Height
1450 mm
2489
3929
2468
3983
3929 mm
Length
3983 mm
2489 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
1055 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
17.58 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
KAF
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
69 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
69 bhp
189 bhp
VW Polo GTI
105 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
105 NM
320 NM
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
15.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 m
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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15.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
15.29 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
56 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo GTI
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
522 mi
Range
500 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
522 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
94.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
849 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
