The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 16,000
€ 22,000
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57.6
66.2
74.8
58.9
69.1
76.4
66.2 in
Width
69.1 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.6 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.3
98.1
160.2
156.3 in
Length
160.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.97 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
6R
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
106 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
city
49 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
736 mi
Range
593 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
593 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft
