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Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Ford Fiesta Active
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI
Car A
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI
A compact, city-focused petrol model that balances efficiency and everyday usability with decent pace. Strong reliability and safety signals make it an easy fit for commuters and small families, but it’s not aimed at cargo-heavy or premium tastes.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5 L/100km
Ford Fiesta Active
Car B
Ford Fiesta Active
A city-focused small car that balances efficiency and practicality at a sensible price. It feels lively enough for daily use and carries a positive safety signal, but cargo capacity and premium appeal are limited.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety125 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 60
City 76 / 75
Budget / value 75 / 72
Road trip 29 / 28
Performance 29 / 30
Cargo 19 / 16
Practical 54 / 50
Premium 15 / 15
Winter 20 / 20

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI · Orange = Ford Fiesta Active

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Ford Fiesta Active
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI

  • Efficient for its class at 5 L/100 km.
  • Responsive enough for city traffic (0–100 km/h in 9 s, 115 hp, 200 Nm).
  • Useful everyday space for a compact car (351 L trunk, five seats).
  • Good value in its segment around 21,000.

Ford Fiesta Active

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, keeping running costs down
  • Lively everyday performance with 0–100 km/h in 9 s
  • Good value in its segment around 20000
  • Positive safety ranking signal adds peace of mind

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI uses 5.0 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Ford Fiesta Active if…
More power
Ford Fiesta Active puts out 125 hp vs 115 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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