The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi (10 - 12)
€ 22,900
€ 13,800
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo GTI is an inch longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.3
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
97.2
156.5
98
155.5
156.5 in
Length
155.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2425 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
13.33 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
6R
Generation
JA8/JR8
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 GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
69 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.14 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
35.14 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
699 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
