The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 19,900
€ 14,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.0 TSI is 4.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
56.9
68.9
77.3
60
67.1
75.2
68.9 in
Width
67.1 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
56.9 in
Height
60 in
100.4
159.6
98
155.2
159.6 in
Length
155.2 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
11.36 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
AW
Generation
KAF
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 Ka+ 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
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
94 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
23.02 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
42 mpg
city
57 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
529 mi
Range
705 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
529 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 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 Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
