The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 21,700
€ 21,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 1.4 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
55.7
68.5
75
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.4
100.4
159.6
156.4 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.29 %
General
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
8X
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA288
Engine Series
CUSB
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
89 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
29.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
29.61 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
699 mi
Range
638 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
699 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
