The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 19,800

€ 19,500

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT is 2.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
57.6
66.2
74.8
55.7
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 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 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3340 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.14 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
*CUS*
Engine Code
CHZB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
94 hp
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
636 mi
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 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