The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 14,000
€ 15,300
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
60
67.1
75.2
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.6 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 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.81 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
KAF
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
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
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
57 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
705 mi
Range
736 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
