The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 11,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo GTI is 5.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT.
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
56.6
68.9
77.3
59.9
66.7
75.2
68.9 in
Width
66.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
56.6 in
Height
59.9 in
100.4
160.1
98
154.7
160.1 in
Length
154.7 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
22.13 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
AW
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
421 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
