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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsAUDI A1 Sportback (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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014

1.8 TFSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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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
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    804 km
    499 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192hp143kW
192hp143kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
3,973mm156in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,422mm56in
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
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
CO2 emissions
129g/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 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI5,400-6,200 rpm1,300-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA1 Sportback (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 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
28.0 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
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 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 Sportback (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
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA1 Sportback (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
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
1,205 kg
2,657 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 Sportback (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 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: 0.2 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (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
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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
804 km
499 mi
AUDIA1 Sportback (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 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.9 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 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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