The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,800
€ 18,700
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 1.0 TSI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.59 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA288
Engine Series
CXMA
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
114 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.67 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
24.18 lb/hp
27.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
