Ford Fiesta ST vs VW Polo GTI 1.8
| Category | Ford Fiesta ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.6 l R4 | 1.8 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 180 / 178 | 192 / 189 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 240 / 177 | 250 / 184 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1212 / 2672 | 1242 / 2738 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 149 / 146 | 155 / 152 |
| Average price | €22,000 | €24,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Fiesta ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.90 | 1:19.00 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:46.20 | 1:45.10 |
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:46.60 | 1:43.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Fiesta ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.8 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.9 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.0 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.4 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.8 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.7 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.5 s | 14.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 22.6 s | 19.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.0 s | 26.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 79.5 mph | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.0 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.5 s @ 118.1 mph | 24.0 s @ 121.8 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Ford Fiesta ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.4 s | 5.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.9 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 13.1 s | 12.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 16.3 s | 14.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 22.5 s | 18.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.8 s | 21.0 s |
General performance
| Category | Ford Fiesta ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 223 kph (139 mph) | 236 kph (147 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 26.6 s @ 2356 ft | 25.3 s @ 2264 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) | 70.8 kph (44.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 144 m (474 ft) | 148 m (486 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Fiesta ST | VW Polo GTI 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
Polo GTI 1.8 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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