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

€ 24,000

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 11.3 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
1417
1740
1906
1438
1751
1964
1740 mm
Width
1751 mm
1906 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1417 mm
Height
1438 mm
2469
3954
2549
4067
3954 mm
Length
4067 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2549 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
10.7 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
197 bhp
VW Polo GTI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
230 NM
320 NM
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI
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13.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.88 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
13.6 kg/bhp
6.88 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo GTI
64 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
736 mi
Range
421 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
305 L







920 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1079 L