The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.4 Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 17,900

€ 15,500

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.4.
VW Polo 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.4
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.3
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
97.2
156.3
98
155.5
156.3 in
Length
155.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2427 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.8 %

General
VW Polo 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.4
110 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.4
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.55 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
25.55 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
41 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
482 mi
Range
430 mi
VW Polo 1.4
482 mi
430 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft







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