The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
€ 14,000
€ 18,000
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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+ 1.5 TDCi is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.84 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 TSI OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
57 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 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 OPF
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 OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
