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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

182 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2017

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
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • 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

  • Lightest
    1,088 kg
    2,399 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
192hp143kW
182hp136kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,197kg2,639lb
1,088kg2,399lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
712km442mi
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
1,492mm59in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,481mm58in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
204L
281L
Max trunk volume
882L
965L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
42L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
138g/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 EcoBoost5,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 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
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
31.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
223 km/h
139 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
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 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
182 hp
136 kW

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI has 10 hp more than Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: 10 hp (7 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
240 Nm
177 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
223 km/h
139 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 EcoBoost6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: 0.2 s.

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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
712 km
442 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
182 hp
136 kW
6.9 s
223 km/h
139 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
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 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
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 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
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
223 km/h
139 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
712 km
442 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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 UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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