The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S1 (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 30,700

€ 24,000

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S1 is 0.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Audi S1
VW Polo GTI
55.8
68.5
75
57.1
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.8 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.5
97.2
156.8
156.5 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S1
VW Polo GTI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.93 %

General
Audi S1
VW Polo GTI
8X
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S1
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA888
Engine Series
CWZA
Engine Code
*DAJ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S1
228 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S1
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Audi S1
VW Polo GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S1
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Audi S1
13.44 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S1
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S1
34 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
400 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi S1
400 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi S1
132.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S1
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







24.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft