The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 18) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 18,600

€ 21,700

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra is 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller.
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
A1 1.4 TDI
56
68.7
75
55.7
68.5
75
68.7 in
Width
68.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
56 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.4
156.4 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
A1 1.4 TDI
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
5.01 %

General
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
A1 1.4 TDI
8X
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
A1 1.4 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA211
Engine Series
VW EA288
CHZB
Engine Code
CUSB

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
94 hp
89 hp
A1 1.4 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A1 1.4 TDI
Performance
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
A1 1.4 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A1 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.61 lb/hp
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
26.62 lb/hp
29.61 lb/hp
A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
56 mpg
59 mpg
A1 1.4 TDI
47 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
699 mi
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
665 mi
699 mi
A1 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
82.2 kWh
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
79.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
A1 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI ultra
A1 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






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