The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.0 EcoBoost (17 - 18)
€ 17,700

€ 21,700

€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g is 3.7 inches shorter and 2.1 inches narrower.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.7
66.2
74.8
57.7
68.3
76.4
66.2 in
Width
68.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
97.2
156.3
98.1
160
156.3 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.21 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
6R
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 hp
138 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
107 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.59 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
18.59 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
52 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
78 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
823 mi
Range
580 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
580 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
70 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
85.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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