The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (17 - 18)
€ 17,800
€ 15,800
€ 17,800
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 slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.1
68.3
76.4
66.2 in
Width
68.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
97.2
156.3
98.1
159.1
156.3 in
Length
159.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.44 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
6R
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
84 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
35 mpg
city
57 mpg
52 mpg
highway
76 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
528 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
746 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft
