The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S1 Sportback (14 - 18) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 31,600

€ 18,900

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S1 Sportback is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A1 1.6 TDI.
S1 Sportback
A1 1.6 TDI
56
68.7
75
55.8
68.5
75
68.7 in
Width
68.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
56 in
Height
55.8 in
97.2
156.5
97.2
155.7
156.5 in
Length
155.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
S1 Sportback
A1 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.49 %

General
S1 Sportback
A1 1.6 TDI
8X
Generation
8X
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
S1 Sportback
A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA888
Engine Series
VW EA189
CWZA
Engine Code
CAYB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
S1 Sportback
228 hp
89 hp
A1 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S1 Sportback
273 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
S1 Sportback
A1 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S1 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A1 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
S1 Sportback
13.68 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S1 Sportback
A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
S1 Sportback
33 mpg
62 mpg
A1 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
394 mi
Range
736 mi
S1 Sportback
394 mi
736 mi
A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
78.2 kWh
S1 Sportback
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S1 Sportback
A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






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