The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.4 Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 18,700

€ 15,500

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 TSI is 4.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.4.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.3
67.8
78
68.9 in
Width
67.8 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
100.4
159.6
98
155.5
159.6 in
Length
155.5 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2427 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
6.69 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
AW
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.4
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27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.55 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
25.55 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
541 mi
Range
430 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
430 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft







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