The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 11,800

€ 17,400

€ 11,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
59.9
66.7
75.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.7 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.9 in
Height
58.5 in
98
154.7
97.2
156.3
154.7 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
6.55 %

General
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KAF
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
84 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
83 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
83 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
27.69 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
522 mi
Range
528 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
522 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft