The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 19,200

€ 21,800

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 Start/Stopp.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Start/Stopp
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.73 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
6R
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
57 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
528 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
636 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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