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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsFord Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012

ST 1.6 EcoBoost

200 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,088 kg
    2,399 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    276 L
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
192hp143kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,197kg2,639lb
1,088kg2,399lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,709mm67in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,489mm98in
Front track
1,443mm57in
-
Rear track
1,437mm57in
-
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
204L
276L
Max trunk volume
882L
960L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
48L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,400-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost6,000 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
27.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
200 hp
149 kW

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
1,088 kg
2,399 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI6.7 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost6.7 s

Although Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost has more power, Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 mi
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
192 hp
143 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
1,088 kg
2,399 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 72 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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