The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 22,900

€ 20,500

€ 22,900
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 GTI is 2.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
1452
1682
1901
1417
1740
1906
1682 mm
Width
1740 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1906 mm
1452 mm
Height
1417 mm
2468
3976
2469
3954
3976 mm
Length
3954 mm
2468 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
1269 kg
Kerb Weight
1235 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1610 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.68 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
*CTH*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
250 NM
230 NM
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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7.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
7.13 kg/bhp
13.88 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo GTI
48 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
55 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
474 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
665 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 GTI
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
270 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
920 L