The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 24,000
€ 22,900
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
57.1
66.2
74.8
55.5
68.5
76.4
66.2 in
Width
68.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.1 in
Height
55.5 in
97.2
156.8
100.9
158.6
156.8 in
Length
158.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2646 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.24 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
6R
Generation
GB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
*DAJ*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
114 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.21 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
23.21 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
500 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
518 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 30 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















