The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
€ 13,700

€ 20,200

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 MPI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta ST.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta ST
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.3
67.3
78
68.9 in
Width
67.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
100.4
159.6
98
156.5
159.6 in
Length
156.5 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta ST
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
3.28 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta ST
AW
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta ST
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
180 hp
Ford Fiesta ST
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta ST
102 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta ST
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38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
518 mi
Range
442 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
442 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta ST
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft