The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 21,200
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 0.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
57.3
66.2
74.8
55.8
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.3 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
104 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
city
53 mpg
90 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
902 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
63.7 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 BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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
