The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (19 - ..)
€ 18,700

€ 21,600

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.9
69.1
76.4
68.9 in
Width
69.1 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.9 in
Height
58.9 in
100.4
159.6
98.1
160.2
159.6 in
Length
160.2 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.4 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
AW
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
84 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
116 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
541 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
621 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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