The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 17,900
€ 10,000
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
60
67.1
75.2
66.2 in
Width
67.1 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
58.5 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.3
98
155.2
156.3 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
7.29 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.2
6R
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
69 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.2
108 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
33.71 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
46 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
425 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
512 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
96.6 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
