The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 18,300
€ 20,700
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
155.7
156.3 in
Length
155.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.78 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 Sportback 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 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
*CAY*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 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
