The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (09 - 10)
€ 18,200
€ 14,500
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDCi DPF.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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 1.6 TDCi DPF
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2465 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.73 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
74 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.31 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
33.31 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
665 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
