Audi A1 2010 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A1) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Audi A1 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A1 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
| Audi A1 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 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: | above average | average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3800 | |
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