The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 19,000
€ 20,500
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
58.5
66.2
74.8
55.8
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
58.5 in
Height
55.8 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 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.52 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
*CAY*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.6 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
30.6 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
665 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 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
