The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi S1 (14 - 18)
€ 19,800
€ 30,700
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the S1.
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S1
56
68.7
75
55.8
68.5
75
68.7 in
Width
68.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
56 in
Height
55.8 in
97.2
155.7
97.2
156.5
155.7 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S1
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.96 %
General
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S1
8X
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S1
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
VW EA888
CAYB
Engine Code
CWZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
228 hp
S1
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
S1
Performance
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S1
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S1
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.98 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
S1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S1
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
34 mpg
S1
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
400 mi
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
736 mi
400 mi
S1
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
132.6 kWh
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
S1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S1
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24.4 cu ft
