The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. Audi A1 quattro (12 - 12)
€ 14,300

€ 49,900

€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A1 quattro.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 quattro
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
157
159.6 in
Length
157 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 quattro
2480 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
23.22 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 quattro
AW
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 quattro
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA113
*DSG*
Engine Code
CDLH
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
252 hp
Audi A1 quattro
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A1 quattro
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 quattro
106 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A1 quattro
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31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Audi A1 quattro
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 quattro
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A1 quattro
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
325 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
325 mi
Audi A1 quattro
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).
162.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A1 quattro
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Audi A1 quattro
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft







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