The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 16,500
€ 22,600
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
57.6
66.2
74.8
57.8
68.3
76.4
66.2 in
Width
68.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
97.2
156.4
98.1
160.2
156.4 in
Length
160.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
2526 lb
Curb Weight
2782 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
9.2 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
6R
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
74 hp
197 hp
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
155 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
107 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
34.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
34.14 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
736 mi
Range
435 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
736 mi
435 mi
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
822 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft
