The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 BMT (10 - 14)
€ 14,000
€ 13,500
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 BMT.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
60
67.1
75.2
57.7
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.7 in
98
155.2
97.2
156.3
155.2 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2363 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.57 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
KAF
Generation
6R
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 1.2 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.25 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
34.25 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
45 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
57 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
705 mi
Range
537 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
537 mi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
