The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)

€ 20,900
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18) Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,800
 VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo GTI
56
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18)
68.7
75
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
156.4 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo GTI
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.8 %
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)

General

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo GTI
8X
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA211
Engine Series
CZCA
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
21.15 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
548 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
96.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft