The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 16,900
€ 10,000
€ 16,900
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 1.2 TSI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
58.5
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
58.5 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 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
3.04 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
69 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
33.71 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
46 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
528 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
512 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Ka+ 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 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
