The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,800

€ 16,700

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
55.7
68.5
75
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.3
156.4 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
11.83 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA288
Engine Series
CXMA
Engine Code
*CJZ*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
114 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
24.18 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
548 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft