The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.0 (13 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 12,200
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.9
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.3
98
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2304 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3362 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
9.68 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
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 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
64 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
77 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
77 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
96 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
764 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.0
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28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
36 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
51 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.0
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
651 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
567 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.0
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
