The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 29,100

€ 19,500

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
55.5
68.5
76.4
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.5 in
Width
68.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.5 in
Height
56.9 in
100.9
158.6
100.4
159.6
158.6 in
Length
159.6 in
100.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %

General
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
GB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA888
Engine Series
DKZC
Engine Code
*DGT*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
197 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
15.11 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
39 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
414 mi
Range
672 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
414 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
113.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft