The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi (10 - 12)
€ 13,200
€ 15,600
€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo 1.2 is 0.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.3
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
97.2
156.3
98
155.5
156.3 in
Length
155.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2425 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
3.01 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
98 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
57 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
682 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
