The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
€ 21,700

€ 17,800

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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. The Audi A1 1.4 TDI is 0.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
55.7
68.5
75
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.3
156.4 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
8.96 %

General
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA288
Engine Series
CUSB
Engine Code
*CBZ*

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
29.61 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
699 mi
Range
528 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
699 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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