VW Polo GTI vs Ford Fiesta ST
| Category | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 1.5 l R3 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 290 / 214 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1299 / 2864 | 1210 / 2668 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 154 / 152 | 165 / 163 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €27,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.9 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.2 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.1 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.2 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 13.2 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.0 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 20.5 s | 19.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.4 s | 22.6 s |
| 100 m | 6.1 s @ 101.8 kph | 6.6 s @ 99.8 kph |
| 1000 m | 26.4 s @ 195.3 kph | 26.8 s @ 194.0 kph |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.3 s @ 97.3 mph | 14.5 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.6 s @ 119.3 mph | 24.8 s @ 119.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.3 s | 4.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 6.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.3 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 12.8 s | 10.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 17.4 s | 13.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 24.5 s | 16.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 3.2 s | 3.4 s |
| 60 - 160 kph | 12.5 s | 12.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.3 s | 5.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.1 s | 21.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (26 ft) | 8 m (28 ft) |
| 60 kph - 0 | 12 m (41 ft) | 12 m (38 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 53 m (173 ft) | 50 m (163 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 60 m (198 ft) | 61 m (199 ft) |
| 140 kph - 0 | 75 m (246 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 72 m (237 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| 160 kph - 0 | 98 m (320 ft) | 92 m (301 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 141 m (463 ft) | 135 m (442 ft) |
General performance
| Category | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 237 kph (147 mph) | 232 kph (144 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) | 69.4 kph (43.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US / 58 UK) | 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US / 55 UK) |
Summary
| Category | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 97 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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