The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 (09 - 14)
€ 18,900
€ 16,300
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4
55.8
68.5
75
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.8 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
155.7
97.2
156.3
155.7 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
11.58 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4
8X
Generation
6R
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
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29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
29.98 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
474 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
474 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
