The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (10 - 11)
€ 21,800

€ 20,200

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A1 1.4 TFSI is 0.7 inches longer.
A1 1.4 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
55.7
68.5
75
55.7
68.5
75
68.5 in
Width
68.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
155.7
156.4 in
Length
155.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A1 1.4 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.05 %

General
A1 1.4 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
8X
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A1 1.4 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA211
Engine Series
VW EA189
CZCA
Engine Code
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A1 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
A1 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A1 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
A1 1.4 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

A1 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

A1 1.6 TDI
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21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
A1 1.4 TFSI
21.33 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A1 1.4 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A1 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
60 mpg
A1 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
570 mi
Range
717 mi
A1 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
717 mi
A1 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).
80.3 kWh
A1 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A1 1.4 TFSI
A1 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






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