The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S1 (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 30,700

€ 33,900

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Polo R WRC.
Audi S1
VW Polo R WRC
55.8
68.5
75
57.4
66.2
74.8
68.5 in
Width
66.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.5
97.1
157.5
156.5 in
Length
157.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S1
VW Polo R WRC
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.76 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S1
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA888
Engine Series
CWZA
Engine Code
*CDL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S1
228 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi S1
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
Audi S1
VW Polo R WRC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S1
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Audi S1
13.44 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S1
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S1
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
400 mi
Range
373 mi
Audi S1
400 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi S1
132.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S1
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft





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