The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 20,200

€ 13,700

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 5.8 cm wider and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
1416
1740
1906
1485
1682
1901
1740 mm
Width
1682 mm
1906 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1416 mm
Height
1485 mm
2469
3954
2470
3970
3954 mm
Length
3970 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
1215 kg
Kerb Weight
1067 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1550 kg

Weight Difference:
148 kg
12.18 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYC
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1198 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
69 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
69 bhp
VW Polo 1.2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
112 NM
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
250 NM
112 NM
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2
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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.46 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
11.68 kg/bhp
15.46 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
717 mi
Range
508 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
717 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
483 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







920 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L