The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI (10 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (14 - 18)
€ 16,800

€ 21,100

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A1 1.2 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0 inches taller.
A1 1.2 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
55.8
68.5
75
55.7
68.5
75
68.5 in
Width
68.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
55.8 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
155.7
97.2
156.4
155.7 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A1 1.2 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
2458 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
9 %

General
A1 1.2 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
8X
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A1 1.2 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA111
Engine Series
VW EA288
CBZA
Engine Code
CXMA

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
A1 1.2 TFSI
85 hp
114 hp
A1 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A1 1.2 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
A1 1.2 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

A1 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A1 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
A1 1.2 TFSI
28.92 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A1 1.2 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
A1 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
62 mpg
A1 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
736 mi
A1 1.2 TFSI
548 mi
736 mi
A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
78.2 kWh
A1 1.2 TFSI
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A1 1.2 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






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