The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 3-door BlueGT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 14,000
€ 22,300
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo BlueGT.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo BlueGT
60
67.1
75.2
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.2 in
98
155.2
97.2
156.4
155.2 in
Length
156.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo BlueGT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2729 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
14.77 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
148 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo BlueGT
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo BlueGT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
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24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.44 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
18.44 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
57 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
705 mi
Range
583 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
583 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
90.9 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
VW Polo BlueGT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
