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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
55.8
68.5
75
56.6
68.9
77.3
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.6 in
97.2
155.7
100.4
160.1
155.7 in
Length
160.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.71 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
29.98 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
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)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
