The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 22,800
€ 22,900
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A1 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
55.7
68.5
75
57.2
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.2 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.5
156.4 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.5 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
VW EA288
Engine Series
CXMA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
114 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
24.18 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
474 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
