The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
€ 22,500
€ 20,200
€ 22,500
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. The VW Polo GTI is just 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta ST.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
57.1
66.2
74.8
57.3
67.3
78
66.2 in
Width
67.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.8
98
156.5
156.8 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
8.56 %
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
180 hp
Ford Fiesta ST
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta ST
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
466 mi
Range
442 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
442 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta ST
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 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












