The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI (14 - 18)
€ 16,700
€ 20,800
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 TSI is 0.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
58.5
66.2
74.8
56
68.7
75
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.4
156.3 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
7.78 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 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 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
*CJZ*
Engine Code
CUSB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
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27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.61 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
29.61 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
717 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 TSI
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
