The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)

€ 14,000
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
€ 19,800
 VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20) VW Polo 1.0 TGI
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘ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 TGI.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
60
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
67.1
75.2
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)
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
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
98
155.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)
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 TGI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
16.27 %
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)

General

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
KAF
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TGI

Performance

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TGI

▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg  ( 71 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
11 lb✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
71 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
57 mpg
city
14.5 lb
67 mpg
highway
9.2 lb
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26 lb
705 mi
Range
240 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
240 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
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).
22.7 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
22.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29 cu ft