The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost (13 - 17)
€ 19,200
€ 17,800
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.9
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.3
98
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2405 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
3.1 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
123 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
55 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
528 mi
Range
607 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
607 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
