The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
€ 17,900

€ 20,200

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta ST.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta ST
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.3
67.3
78
66.2 in
Width
67.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
58.5 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.3
98
156.5
156.3 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta ST
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.15 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta ST
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta ST
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
180 hp
Ford Fiesta ST
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta ST
108 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta ST
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30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
425 mi
Range
442 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
442 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
Environmental Impact
112 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta ST
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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