The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 21,100
€ 19,500
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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
156.4
100.4
159.6
156.4 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.29 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
8X
Generation
AW
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA288
Engine Series
CXMA
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
114 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
23.69 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
672 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
