Volkswagen Polo GTI (2014 – 2017) vs Audi S1 (2014 – 2018): specs compared
The Audi S1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 192 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 237 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo GTI uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,272 kg against 1,390 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo GTI
2014 – 2017
|
Audi
S1
2014 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2017 | 2014 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 192 hp | 231 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 6.0 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,983 mm | 3,957 mm |
| Width | 1,681 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,272 – 1,280 kg | 1,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.