The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 20,200
€ 16,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
55.7
68.5
75
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
97.2
155.7
97.2
156.4
155.7 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.67 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYC
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
104 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
717 mi
Range
736 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
717 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
