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

€ 17,900

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
55.7
68.5
75
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
155.7
97.2
156.3
155.7 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.35 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYC
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
104 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
717 mi
Range
466 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
717 mi
466 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft