The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 17,600
€ 14,300
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
56
68.7
75
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
155.7
100.4
159.6
155.7 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2458 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.89 %
General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
8X
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA111
Engine Series
CBZA
Engine Code
*DSG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
85 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
28.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
28.92 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
548 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
548 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
