The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 21,800
€ 10,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo BlueGT is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.2
57.6
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
57.6 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 BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2681 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
13.24 %
General
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.2
6R
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo BlueGT
138 hp
69 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo BlueGT
184 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.71 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
19.43 lb/hp
33.71 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
52 mpg
46 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
621 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
621 mi
512 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
85.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
