The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 13,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2590 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.94 %
General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 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
CAXA, CNVA
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
21.58 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
518 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
102.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
