The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 17,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 TFSI is 0.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3373 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %
General
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA211
Engine Series
CZCA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
20.7 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
570 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
