Audi A1 2010 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A1 consumes 0.1 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 | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
| Audi A1 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A1 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 280 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`570 | |
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 4000 | |
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