The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 18,400

€ 14,000

€ 18,400
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 considerably. The VW Polo 1.0 TSI is 11.2 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
1446
1751
1964
1524
1704
1910
1751 mm
Width
1704 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1910 mm
1446 mm
Height
1524 mm
2551
4053
2489
3941
4053 mm
Length
3941 mm
2551 mm
Wheelbase
2489 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
1155 kg
Kerb Weight
1055 kg
1620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1510 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
8.66 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
AW
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 bhp
94 bhp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
215 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
200 NM
215 NM
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
10.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.22 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
10.13 kg/bhp
11.22 kg/bhp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
61 mpg
76 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
50 mpg
city
69 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
541 mi
Range
705 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 TSI
87.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
270 L







1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
849 L