The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic (08 - 10)
€ 16,000

€ 15,000

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
57.6
66.2
74.8
58.3
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.6 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 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2425 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.84 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
89 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
106 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
756 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 TDI
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft







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