The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 18,300
€ 12,000
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
6R
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
665 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
