The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18)
€ 19,200
€ 20,900
€ 19,200
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. 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 TFSI.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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 TFSI
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3583 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.57 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
548 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1045 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
