The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 13,700
€ 21,200
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
56.9
68.9
77.3
55.8
68.5
75
68.9 in
Width
68.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
56.9 in
Height
55.8 in
100.4
159.6
97.2
155.7
159.6 in
Length
155.7 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.39 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
AW
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
*DFN*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
104 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
