The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 14,000

€ 19,100

€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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+ 1.5 TDCi is 2.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1524
1704
1910
1485
1682
1901
1704 mm
Width
1682 mm
1910 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1524 mm
Height
1485 mm
2489
3941
2470
3970
3941 mm
Length
3970 mm
2489 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1055 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1660 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
9.44 %

General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KAF
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
94 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 bhp
104 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
215 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
215 NM
250 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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11.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
11.22 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76 mpg
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
city
55 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
705 mi
Range
665 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







849 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L