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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsAUDI A1 (8X) · Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

AUDI A1 (8X) · Facelift 2014

1.8 TFSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,180 kg
    2,601 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192hp143kW
192hp143kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,197kg2,639lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
3,973mm156in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,477mm58in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,471mm58in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
204L
270L
Max trunk volume
882L
920L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
45L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIAUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,400-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI5,400 rpm1,250-5,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
27.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
192 hp
143 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
1,180 kg
2,601 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI6.7 s
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 mi
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIAUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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