The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 16,900
€ 13,500
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 0.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.3
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
97.2
156.3
98
155.5
156.3 in
Length
155.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2295 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
4.34 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.16 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
24.16 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
490 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
108 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
