The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 15,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.9
67.8
78
68.9 in
Width
67.8 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.9 in
Height
58.9 in
100.4
159.6
98
156.3
159.6 in
Length
156.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.9 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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 1.5 TDCi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
74 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
23.02 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
529 mi
Range
672 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
529 mi
672 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
