The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (10 - 11)
€ 13,700

€ 20,200

€ 13,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 is 1.6 cm longer, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
1485
1682
1901
1416
1740
1906
1682 mm
Width
1740 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1906 mm
1485 mm
Height
1416 mm
2470
3970
2469
3954
3970 mm
Length
3954 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
1067 kg
Kerb Weight
1215 kg
1550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1590 kg

Weight Difference:
148 kg
12.18 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
*CGP*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
69 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
112 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
112 NM
250 NM
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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15.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2
15.46 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
51 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
508 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
717 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2
104.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
483 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
270 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
920 L