The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Audi A2 1.2 TDI Automatic (EU3) (01 - 05)
€ 17,500
€ 19,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Audi A2 1.2 TDI.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
58.5
66.2
74.8
61.1
65.9
74.4
66.2 in
Width
65.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.4 in
58.5 in
Height
61.1 in
97.2
156.3
94.7
150.6
156.3 in
Length
150.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
94.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2050 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2745 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
19.6 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
6R
Generation
8Z
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CAY*
Engine Code
ANY
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
60 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
60 hp
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.17 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
34.17 lb/hp
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
78 mpg
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
46 mpg
city
65 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
665 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
704 mi
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
61.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
61.8 kWh
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3, 3L
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.7 cu ft
