The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
€ 13,700
€ 20,200
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta ST.
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta ST
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.3
67.3
78
66.2 in
Width
67.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
58.5 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.3
98
156.5
156.3 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta ST
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
8.27 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta ST
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta ST
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
180 hp
Ford Fiesta ST
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta ST
103 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta ST
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
508 mi
Range
442 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
442 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta ST
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
