The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 21,800
€ 14,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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+ 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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+ 1.5 TDCi
2681 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
13.24 %
General
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
6R
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo BlueGT
138 hp
94 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo BlueGT
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
19.43 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
52 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
42 mpg
city
57 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
621 mi
Range
705 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
621 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
85.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo BlueGT
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
