The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 13,000
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
55.8
68.5
75
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
155.7
100.4
159.6
155.7 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
10.54 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
8X
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
30.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
30.6 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
665 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
665 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
89 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
