The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 19,500

€ 12,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 OPF is 4.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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 OPF
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
10.61 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Ford Ka+ 1.2
AW
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
94 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Ford Ka+ 1.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
27.67 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
50 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
529 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
529 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
89 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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