The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 17,100
€ 14,000
€ 17,100
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 a little. The VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
7.29 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
6R
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
94 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
108 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
23 mpg
city
57 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
425 mi
Range
705 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
112 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 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 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
