The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.0 (13 - 17)
€ 15,300
€ 13,000
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo 1.2 TDI is 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
57.6
66.2
74.8
58.9
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.6 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 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2405 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3373 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.61 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
64 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
77 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
77 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
106 mph
Maximum Speed
96 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
764 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.0
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.58 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
37.58 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
51 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.0
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
736 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
567 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
