The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 22,800
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 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 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3583 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.59 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
*DKL*
Engine Code
CXMA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
114 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
541 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
736 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 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
