The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10)
€ 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 1.6 TDCi DPF.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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 1.6 TDCi DPF
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2467 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
5.15 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
AW
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
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
89 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
27.72 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
541 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
665 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft







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