The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10)
€ 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 TDI BlueMotion is 0.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
57.3
66.2
74.8
58.3
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.3 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 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2467 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.93 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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 1.6 TDCi DPF
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
89 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
27.72 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
59 mpg
city
45 mpg
90 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
902 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
665 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft







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