The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,500
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A1 1.6 TDI
€ 18,600
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
55.8
Blueprint Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14)
68.5
75
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14)
97.2
155.7
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3527 lb
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
8.01 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
30.6 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
665 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft