The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18)
€ 16,500
€ 20,100
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
56.9
68.9
77.3
55.7
68.5
75
68.9 in
Width
68.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
100.4
159.6
97.2
156.4
159.6 in
Length
156.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3373 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.78 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
AW
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
*DGT*
Engine Code
CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
79 hp
123 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
35.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35.72 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
672 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
570 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
