The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 20,900

€ 14,000

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 3.1 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
156.4
100.4
159.6
156.4 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
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.34 %

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 EA211
Engine Series
CZCA
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
21.15 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
548 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
548 mi
529 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).
89 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 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
981 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