The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 22,500
€ 14,000
€ 22,500
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 GTI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.8
98
155.2
156.8 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
17.05 %
General
VW Polo GTI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
94 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
147 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
466 mi
Range
705 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 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
