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Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Ford Fiesta Active
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
Car A
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
The Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI prioritizes city-friendly efficiency with enough pace for daily driving, offering good value in its segment. Practical seating for five and a 351 L trunk support small-family and commuting needs.
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 62 / 60
City 76 / 75
Budget / value 72 / 72
Road trip 29 / 28
Performance 29 / 30
Cargo 19 / 16
Practical 52 / 50
Premium 14 / 15
Winter 20 / 20

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI · Orange = Ford Fiesta Active

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Ford Fiesta Active
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI

  • Efficient for its class at 5 L/100 km, ideal for city driving
  • Quick enough for confident merging (0–100 km/h in 9 s)
  • Usable 5-seat layout and 351 L trunk for everyday errands
  • Good value in its segment around the 21,000 price point

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 1.2 TSI if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 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 105 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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