The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)

€ 23,800
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 14,300
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) VW Polo 1.0 MPI
€ 23,800
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
56
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
68.7
75
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
97.2
155.7
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
100.4
159.6
155.7 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3505 lb
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
11.08 %
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)

General

Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
8X
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CFHD
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
141 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI

Performance

Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

702 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI

 REPLAY
19.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.78 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
682 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
682 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft