Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Audi A1 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 17 HP less power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi A1. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A1 2012 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm longer than the Audi A1, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | no data | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 13 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 4000 | 8000 | |
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