The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 14,000
€ 13,700
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
60
67.1
75.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.1 in
Width
68.9 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
98
155.2
100.4
159.6
155.2 in
Length
159.6 in
98 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
6.21 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KAF
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.75 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
38.75 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
705 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
