The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 18,900

€ 17,200

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
1417
1740
1906
1446
1751
1964
1740 mm
Width
1751 mm
1906 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1417 mm
Height
1446 mm
2469
3954
2551
4053
3954 mm
Length
4053 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1145 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1640 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
5.37 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
8X
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
230 NM
175 NM
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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13.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
13.6 kg/bhp
12.18 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
64 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
736 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
565 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







920 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L