The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)
€ 22,900

€ 17,100

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.9
67.8
78
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.2 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.5
98
156.3
156.5 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
12.69 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 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 1.5 TDCi
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
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
65 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
474 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
690 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 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).
74 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
74 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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