The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)
€ 13,700

€ 15,100

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.0 MPI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.9
67.8
78
68.9 in
Width
67.8 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.9 in
Height
58.9 in
100.4
159.6
98
156.3
159.6 in
Length
156.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.49 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
AW
Generation
JA8/JR8
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 MPI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
74 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
102 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
672 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
672 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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