The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi S1 (14 - 18)
€ 22,900
€ 30,700
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Polo GTI is 2.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Polo GTI
Audi S1
57.2
66.2
74.8
55.8
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.2 in
Height
55.8 in
97.2
156.5
97.2
156.5
156.5 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Audi S1
2798 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.71 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Audi S1
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Audi S1
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA888
*CTH*
Engine Code
CWZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
228 hp
Audi S1
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi S1
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Audi S1
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S1
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Audi S1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Audi S1
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S1
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
400 mi
Audi S1
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Audi S1
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24.4 cu ft
