The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S1 (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 30,700
€ 18,100
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 S1 is 0.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Audi S1
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55.8
68.5
75
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.8 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.5
97.2
156.3
156.5 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S1
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
16.19 %
General
Audi S1
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S1
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA888
Engine Series
CWZA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S1
228 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S1
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi S1
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S1
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Audi S1
13.44 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S1
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S1
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
400 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi S1
400 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S1
132.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S1
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
