The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod (14 - 16)
€ 19,700
€ 21,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
58.5
66.2
74.8
55.7
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
58.5 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.4
156.3 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
3.19 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
*CAY*
Engine Code
CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.8 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
17.8 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
595 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
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
