The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 17,700
€ 12,000
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Ka+ 1.2
57.7
66.2
74.8
60
67.1
75.2
66.2 in
Width
67.1 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
57.7 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.3
98
155.2
156.3 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
8.24 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Ka+ 1.2
6R
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Ka+ 1.2
107 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
57 mpg
city
39 mpg
78 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
823 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Ford Ka+ 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
