The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
€ 19,900

€ 20,200

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta ST.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta ST
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.3
67.3
78
68.9 in
Width
67.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
100.4
159.6
98
156.5
159.6 in
Length
156.5 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta ST
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.29 %

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

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 ST
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
180 hp
Ford Fiesta ST
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta ST
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta ST
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23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
23.02 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
529 mi
Range
442 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
529 mi
442 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
Environmental Impact
89 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta ST
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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