The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 21,800
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
€ 20,600
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 21,800
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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI is 2.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower.
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
55.7
Blueprint Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 18)
68.5
75
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 18)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
156.4 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
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.1 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA211
Engine Series
CZCA
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 1.4 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
21.33 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
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
736 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 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