The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 20,200
€ 18,400
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
55.7
68.5
75
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
155.7
100.4
159.6
155.7 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.93 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYC
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
717 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
717 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
