The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic (08 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 15,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo GTI is 4.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
56.6
68.9
77.3
58.3
67.8
78
68.9 in
Width
67.8 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
100.4
160.1
98
155.5
160.1 in
Length
155.5 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2465 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
522 lb
17.47 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
AW
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
89 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
147 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.7 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
27.7 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
74 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
756 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft