The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 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 considerably. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
59.9
66.7
75.2
56.6
68.9
77.3
66.7 in
Width
68.9 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
59.9 in
Height
56.6 in
98
154.7
100.4
160.1
154.7 in
Length
160.1 in
98 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
22.13 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
KAF
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
69 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
69 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
77 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
77 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
699 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
33.71 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
47 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
522 mi
Range
421 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
522 mi
421 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
