The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 14,000
€ 18,700
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
10.61 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.67 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
27.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
705 mi
Range
541 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
