Audi A1 (2010 – 2018) vs Volkswagen Polo GTI (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Audi A1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 180 hp. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,115 kg against 1,269 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A1
2010 – 2018
|
Volkswagen
Polo GTI
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2018 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 185 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 320 Nm | 249 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.7 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 227 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.9 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,952 mm | 3,975 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,681 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,265 kg | 1,269 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.