The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 20,400

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 BMT.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
55.8
68.5
75
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.8 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 BMT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYC
Engine Code
*CUT*
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
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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