The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 20,200
€ 19,700
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 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta ST.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.51 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
180 hp
Ford Fiesta ST
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta ST
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28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
651 mi
Range
442 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
442 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 TDI
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta ST
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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
