The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI sport S tronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,700
€ 19,900
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.17 %
General
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
8X
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA888
Engine Series
DAJB
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
189 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
189 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
14.64 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
500 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
500 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
89 kWh
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
