The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 17,600
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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. The VW Polo 1.4 is 0.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Polo 1.4
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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 1.4
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2458 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.98 %
General
VW Polo 1.4
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA111
*CGG*
Engine Code
CBZA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
85 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.98 lb/hp
28.92 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
41 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
482 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Polo 1.4
482 mi
548 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 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
