The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic (08 - 10)
€ 13,700

€ 15,800

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,800
ⓘ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 DPF ECOnetic.
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
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 DPF ECOnetic
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2465 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
4.54 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
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 DPF ECOnetic
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
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
89 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
103 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
▶ REPLAY
34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
27.7 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
756 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft