Ka+ vs Polo
Ford · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Polo
Beats the Ka+ by 0.71s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Polo beats the Ka+ decisively, finishing 0.71 seconds ahead. It's the 62 extra horsepower talking — the Polo simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Power
78 hp
140 hp
0–100 km/h
10.5s
9.5s
Top speed
165 km/h
190 km/h
Engine
1.2L Petrol
1.0L Turbo I3 / 1.6L Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
100 - 140 Nm
175 Nm
Price
$13,500
$18,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Ka+
Polo
100 m
7.822s
7.634s
1/8 mile
11.646s
11.291s
1/4 mile
17.698s
16.989s
1 km
32.457s
30.507s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Ka+ is $13,500 vs $18,000 for the Polo — a $4,500 gap. Power: Polo makes 62 hp more (78 vs 140). 0–100 km/h: Polo is 1.00s quicker (10.5s vs 9.5s). Top speed: Polo runs to 190 km/h, 25 km/h higher than Ka+.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Ka+ or the Polo?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Polo is faster, beating the Ka+ by 0.71 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Ka+ vs the Polo?
The Ka+ hits 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, while the Polo does it in 9.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Ka+ produces 78 hp; the Polo produces 140 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Ka+ tops out at 165 km/h, and the Polo reaches 190 km/h.
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