The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.5 TDCi (17 - 18)
€ 17,900
€ 16,600
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.1
68.3
76.4
66.2 in
Width
68.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
97.2
156.3
98.1
159.1
156.3 in
Length
159.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2615 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
4.05 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
6R
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
84 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
108 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.13 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
31.13 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
65 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
425 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
725 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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).
74 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
74 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft
