The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 19,900

€ 22,000

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.25 %

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
*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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
23.02 lb/hp
22.98 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
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
42 mpg
city
49 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
529 mi
Range
593 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
529 mi
593 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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