The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT (08 - 12)
€ 13,700
€ 16,500
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2304 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
2.08 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
112 lb‑ft
at 4050 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
112 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
474 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
