The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 29,100
![Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A1_Sportback_18.png)
€ 19,600
![VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/VW_Polo_3T_6R-09.webp)
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 40 TFSI is 2.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
55.5
68.5
76.4
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.5 in
Height
57.6 in
100.9
158.6
97.2
156.4
158.6 in
Length
156.4 in
100.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
![Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A1_Sportback_18.png)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
13.71 %
![VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Polo_3T_6R-09.png)
General
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
GB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA888
Engine Series
DKZC
Engine Code
*CUT*
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
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VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
15.11 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
39 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
414 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
414 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
113.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft