The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
€ 19,200
€ 11,800
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,800
ⓘ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. The VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
58.5
66.2
74.8
59.9
66.7
75.2
66.2 in
Width
66.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
58.5 in
Height
59.9 in
97.2
156.3
98
154.7
156.3 in
Length
154.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
6.32 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
6R
Generation
KAF
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 Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
528 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 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
