The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 20,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57.6
66.2
74.8
56
68.7
75
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.6 in
Height
56 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3583 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.46 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 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
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
123 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
28.21 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
608 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
608 mi
548 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
87.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 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
