The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 24,000
€ 20,400
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
57.1
66.2
74.8
58.9
69.1
76.4
66.2 in
Width
69.1 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
97.2
156.8
98.1
160.2
156.8 in
Length
160.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.56 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
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 Active 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
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
84 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 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 Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
147 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
500 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
621 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft
