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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
55.8
68.5
75
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
155.7
100.4
159.6
155.7 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.36 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
8X
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
29.98 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
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)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
