The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.25 (08 - 12)
€ 20,400

€ 11,500

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.25.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.25
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
156.4
98
155.5
156.4 in
Length
155.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.25
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2295 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
10.49 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.25
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
59 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.25
122 mph
Maximum Speed
94 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
771 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.25
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23.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.9 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.74 lb/hp
38.9 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.25
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
595 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
595 mi
508 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Environmental Impact
89 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 kWh
104.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta 1.25
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft







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