The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 19,800

€ 14,300

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
1422
1746
1906
1446
1751
1964
1746 mm
Width
1751 mm
1906 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1422 mm
Height
1446 mm
2469
3954
2551
4053
3954 mm
Length
4053 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1125 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1590 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
7.02 %

General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
8X
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
79 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 NM
at 3750 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
93 NM
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
214 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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13.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 kg/bhp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.6 kg/bhp
14.24 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
736 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
736 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







920 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L