The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)

€ 23,700
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 20,200
 Ford Fiesta (13 - 17) Ford Fiesta ST
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo GTI is 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
57.3
Blueprint Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
67.3
78
66.2 in
Width
67.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.2 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
Blueprint Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
98
156.5
156.5 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3472 lb
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
8.36 %
Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)

General

VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
180 hp
Ford Fiesta ST
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST

Performance

VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta ST

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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
474 mi
Range
442 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
442 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft