The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 17,800

€ 18,900

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
1485
1682
1901
1417
1740
1906
1682 mm
Width
1740 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1906 mm
1485 mm
Height
1417 mm
2470
3970
2469
3954
3970 mm
Length
3954 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
1088 kg
Kerb Weight
1210 kg
1570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1585 kg

Weight Difference:
122 kg
10.08 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
175 NM
230 NM
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.6 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
10.46 kg/bhp
13.6 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
64 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
528 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
482 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
270 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
920 L