The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 13,700
€ 13,500
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘ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 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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 1.4
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2295 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.42 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.4
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.4
103 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.16 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
24.16 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
490 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
108 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
