The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 Ti-VCT (08 - 12)
€ 22,500
€ 17,300
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 GTI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
57.1
66.2
74.8
58.3
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
97.2
156.8
98
155.5
156.8 in
Length
155.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2324 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
17.15 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
112 lb‑ft
at 4050 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
112 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
466 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
474 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
