The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Audi S1 (14 - 18)
€ 13,700

€ 30,700

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S1.
VW Polo 1.2
Audi S1
58.5
66.2
74.8
55.8
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
58.5 in
Height
55.8 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.5
156.3 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Audi S1
2352 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
712 lb
23.23 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
Audi S1
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Audi S1
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA888
*CGP*
Engine Code
CWZA

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
228 hp
Audi S1
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi S1
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Audi S1
103 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S1
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Audi S1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Audi S1
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S1
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
400 mi
Audi S1
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Audi S1
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft







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