The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (10 - 11)
€ 18,700

€ 20,200

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
1446
1751
1964
1416
1740
1906
1751 mm
Width
1740 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1906 mm
1446 mm
Height
1416 mm
2551
4053
2469
3954
4053 mm
Length
3954 mm
2551 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
1180 kg
Kerb Weight
1215 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1590 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.88 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
AW
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
*DKL*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
12.55 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
61 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
60 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
541 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
717 mi
Audi A1 1.6 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
270 L







1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
920 L