The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra S tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 19,500

€ 16,800

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra is 2.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower.
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
55.7
68.5
75
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.4
156.4 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2540 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
1.02 %

General
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA211
Engine Series
CHZB
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
94 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
118 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.32 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
26.73 lb/hp
34.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
53 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
636 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
636 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
83.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
83.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft