The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Audi A1 1.2 TFSI (10 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 16,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.2 TFSI.
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
57.1
66.2
74.8
55.8
68.5
75
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.1 in
Height
55.8 in
97.2
156.8
97.2
155.7
156.8 in
Length
155.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2458 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
12.9 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
6R
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA111
*DAJ*
Engine Code
CBZA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
85 hp
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.92 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
28.92 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
548 mi
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 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