The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 22,900
€ 21,000
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.1
68.3
76.4
66.2 in
Width
68.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.2 in
Height
58.1 in
97.2
156.5
98.1
159.1
156.5 in
Length
159.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.4 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
6R
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
57 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
474 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
636 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft
