Audi A1 2014 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A1 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A1 and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 952 litres | |
| Audi A1 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 32 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A1 is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A1 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 6600 | |
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