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 0.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
58.5
66.2
74.8
55.7
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
58.5 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
155.7
156.3 in
Length
155.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
12.17 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
104 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1065 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
