The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Audi A2 1.2 TDI Automatic (EU4) (01 - 05)
€ 24,000

€ 19,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo GTI is 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4.1 inches lower than the Audi A2 1.2 TDI.
VW Polo GTI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
57.1
66.2
74.8
61.1
65.9
74.4
66.2 in
Width
65.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.4 in
57.1 in
Height
61.1 in
97.2
156.8
94.7
150.6
156.8 in
Length
150.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
94.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2050 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2646 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
27.36 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
6R
Generation
8Z
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*DAJ*
Engine Code
ANY
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
60 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
60 hp
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A2 1.2 TDI
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.17 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
34.17 lb/hp
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
78 mpg
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
33 mpg
city
65 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.5 gal
500 mi
Range
435 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
435 mi
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
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).
61.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
61.8 kWh
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 3L
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
595 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data