The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 13,600
€ 14,000
€ 13,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.0 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.0
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
57.6
66.2
74.8
60
67.1
75.2
66.2 in
Width
67.1 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
57.6 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.4
98
155.2
156.4 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.47 %
General
VW Polo 1.0
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
6R
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
59 hp
94 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
100 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
39.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
39.24 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
47 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
37 mpg
city
57 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
559 mi
Range
705 mi
VW Polo 1.0
559 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
