The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 14,000
€ 18,600
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
60
67.1
75.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.5 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 TSI BMT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
7.15 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
705 mi
Range
559 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
