The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost (13 - 17)
€ 19,000
€ 17,800
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.9
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.3
98
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2405 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
7.46 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
123 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
55 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
651 mi
Range
607 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
607 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
81.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
