The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 20,500

€ 22,500

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 2.9 cm shorter, 5.8 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
1417
1740
1906
1450
1682
1901
1740 mm
Width
1682 mm
1906 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1417 mm
Height
1450 mm
2469
3954
2468
3983
3954 mm
Length
3983 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
1235 kg
Kerb Weight
1272 kg
1610 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.91 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
189 bhp
VW Polo GTI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
230 NM
320 NM
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
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13.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.73 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
13.88 kg/bhp
6.73 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo GTI
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
665 mi
Range
466 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
665 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







920 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L