The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT S (11 - 12)
€ 22,900
€ 19,600
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2304 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
17.66 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
133 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
474 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
