The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (13 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 17,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2401 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.88 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
104 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 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 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
