The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 21,700

€ 20,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT is 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
57.2
66.2
74.8
55.7
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.2 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.4
156.4 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
2529 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
4.02 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
*CHZ*
Engine Code
CUSB

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.61 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
23.42 lb/hp
29.61 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
51 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
608 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
608 mi
699 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 TSI BMT
87.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft







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