The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

€ 19,800
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
 VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
56
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
68.7
75
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (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 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
97.2
155.7
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
155.7 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.89 %
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

General

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.98 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
466 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
736 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft