The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 25,000

€ 20,600

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
55.8
68.5
75
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.8 in
Height
57.6 in
97.2
155.7
97.2
156.4
155.7 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.89 %

General
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA111
Engine Series
CAVG, CTHG
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
182 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
141 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
15.32 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
736 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
474 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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