The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 17,100
€ 18,900
€ 17,100
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 BMT 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 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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
155.7
156.3 in
Length
155.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2441 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
8.51 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
*CJZ*
Engine Code
CAYB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
27.43 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
570 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
570 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 BMT
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 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
