The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Audi A1 quattro (12 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 49,900
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A1 quattro.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 quattro
57.6
66.2
74.8
55.7
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
97.2
156.4
97.2
157
156.4 in
Length
157 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 quattro
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
20.47 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 quattro
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 quattro
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA113
*CUS*
Engine Code
CDLH
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
252 hp
Audi A1 quattro
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A1 quattro
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 quattro
114 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 quattro
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Audi A1 quattro
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 quattro
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A1 quattro
55 mpg
city
20 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
325 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
325 mi
Audi A1 quattro
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).
162.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A1 quattro
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 quattro
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24.4 cu ft
