The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 14,000

€ 21,700

€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.4 TDI.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
56.9
68.9
77.3
55.7
68.5
75
68.9 in
Width
68.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
100.4
159.6
97.2
156.4
159.6 in
Length
156.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.52 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
*CHY*
Engine Code
CUSB

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.61 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
29.61 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
699 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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