The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

€ 14,000
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
€ 17,100
 VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
60
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
67.1
75.2
57.3
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
98
155.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.46 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

General

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
city
59 mpg
67 mpg
highway
90 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
705 mi
Range
902 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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).
63.7 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft