The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18)
€ 18,900
€ 20,100
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
57.6
66.2
74.8
55.7
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.4
156.4 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3373 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.73 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
*CJZ*
Engine Code
CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.17 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
583 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
583 mi
570 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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
