The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.4 Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 19,000
€ 14,800
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,800
ⓘ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. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 0.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.4.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2407 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
7.39 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
430 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
430 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
