The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 17,600
€ 10,000
€ 17,600
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 slightly. The VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2
57.2
66.2
74.8
60
67.1
75.2
66.2 in
Width
67.1 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
57.2 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.3
98
155.2
156.3 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
7.37 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2
6R
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
69 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2
119 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.71 lb/hp
33.71 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
46 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
651 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
512 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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
