The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)

€ 17,100
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
€ 11,800
 Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
57.3
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
66.2
74.8
59.9
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
66.7
75.2
66.2 in
Width
66.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
57.3 in
Height
59.9 in
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
98
154.7
156.3 in
Length
154.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3329 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.46 %
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)

General

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
6R
Generation
KAF
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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT

Performance

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT

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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
59 mpg
city
36 mpg
90 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
902 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
63.7 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft