The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 19,500
€ 12,000
€ 19,500
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 considerably. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is 4.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Ka+ 1.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
60
67.1
75.2
68.9 in
Width
67.1 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
56.9 in
Height
60 in
100.4
159.6
98
155.2
159.6 in
Length
155.2 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
17.58 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Ka+ 1.2
AW
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 SCR
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Ka+ 1.2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.02 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
672 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 SCR
76.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Ka+ 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
