The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Audi A1 1.8 TFSI sport S tronic (14 - 18)

€ 20,600
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 26,700
 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI sport S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TDI BMT is 2.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A1 1.8 TFSI sport S tronic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint Audi A1 1.8 TFSI sport S tronic (14 - 18)
97.2
156.4
156.4 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.16 %
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI sport S tronic (14 - 18)

General

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA888
*CUS*
Engine Code
DAJB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
189 hp
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
500 mi
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 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