The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)
€ 17,900
€ 16,400
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion is 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
57.3
66.2
74.8
58.9
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.3 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.91 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
65 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
59 mpg
city
55 mpg
90 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
902 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
690 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
63.7 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).
74 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
74 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
