The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 18,900
€ 16,500
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 1.4 TDI is 0.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
57.6
66.2
74.8
55.8
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.6 in
Height
55.8 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
155.7
156.4 in
Length
155.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2526 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
5.29 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
*CUS*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
74 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
155 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
34.14 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
736 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 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
