The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - 19)
€ 22,500

€ 21,400

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.1
66.2
74.8
58.9
69.1
76.4
66.2 in
Width
69.1 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.8
98.1
160.2
156.8 in
Length
160.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.45 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
6R
Generation
JHH
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 Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
138 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.01 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
19.01 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
46 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
466 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
512 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft