The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 21,700

€ 17,900

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.78 %

General
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA288
Engine Series
CUSB
Engine Code
*CNK*

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
89 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
113 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
29.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
29.61 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
699 mi
Range
466 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
699 mi
466 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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