The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi (10 - 12)
€ 20,600

€ 16,400

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT is 0.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.3
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
97.2
156.4
98
155.5
156.4 in
Length
155.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
2529 lb
Curb Weight
2467 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.45 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
23.42 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
51 mpg
57 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
608 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
608 mi
682 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
87.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft