The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 BMT (14 - 17) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 13,000

€ 23,600

€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.0 BMT is 2.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.6
66.2
74.8
56
68.7
75
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.6 in
Height
56 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.4
156.4 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
17.25 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
*CHY*
Engine Code
CXMA

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
59 hp
114 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
70 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
39.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
39.42 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
50 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
595 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
595 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.0 BMT
89 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft