The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 18,600

€ 22,000

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.9
69.1
76.4
66.2 in
Width
69.1 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.3
98.1
160.2
156.3 in
Length
160.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2504 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.63 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
6R
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
24.08 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
559 mi
Range
593 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
593 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft