The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 10)
€ 25,800

€ 16,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
56
68.7
75
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
155.7
97.2
156.3
155.7 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
10.04 %

General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA111
Engine Series
CAVG, CTHG
Engine Code
*CMA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
182 hp
85 hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
141 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.52 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
15.32 lb/hp
29.52 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
474 mi
459 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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