The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 21,700
€ 24,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo GTI
55.7
68.5
75
57.1
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.8
156.4 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo GTI
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.63 %
General
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA288
Engine Series
CUSB
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
89 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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29.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
29.61 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
699 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
699 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
