The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
€ 18,900
€ 17,400
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 1.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
55.8
68.5
75
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.8 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.71 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
29.98 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
