The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi (13 - 16)
€ 19,000
€ 16,700
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDCi
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 1.6 TDCi
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
6.04 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
65 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
64 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
651 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
690 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
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).
74 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
74 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
