The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 10,000
€ 19,700
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 TDI is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
58.5
66.2
74.8
59.9
66.7
75.2
66.2 in
Width
66.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
58.5 in
Height
59.9 in
97.2
156.3
98
154.7
156.3 in
Length
154.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
6R
Generation
KAF
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 Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
69 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
77 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
77 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
699 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
33.71 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
651 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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
