The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 18,300

€ 14,000

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.4
98
155.2
156.4 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
2538 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
8.35 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
6R
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
94 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
28.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.52 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
64 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
56 mpg
city
57 mpg
69 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
756 mi
Range
705 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
756 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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