The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 BMT (10 - 14)
€ 18,900
€ 13,500
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 BMT.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
55.8
68.5
75
57.7
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.8 in
Height
57.7 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 1.2 BMT
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2363 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
11.4 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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 1.2 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.25 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
29.98 lb/hp
34.25 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
45 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
537 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
537 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
