The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)

€ 24,000
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 22,500
 Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Polo GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI.
VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
56
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)
68.7
75
68.9 in
Width
68.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
56.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)
97.2
156.4
160.1 in
Length
156.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3671 lb
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.98 %
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)

General

VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
AW
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA288
*DKZ*
Engine Code
CUSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI

Performance

VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.22 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
30.22 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
699 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft