Compare the Volkswagen Polo vs Audi A1 Sportback
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you spend plenty of time at higher speeds, both the Volkswagen Polo and the Audi A1 Sportback suppress wind noise and tyre or road noise very well for small cars. In tighter spots, however, they differ noticeably. The Polo is easy to see out of at junctions thanks to relatively slim pillars, and its large rear windscreen helps make parking a doddle. By contrast, the A1 Sportback has thick rear pillars that make rear visibility pretty poor, which can leave manoeuvring harder than it should be. When packing luggage away, you will also find that the Polo offers more boot space than the Audi.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 351 litres (2 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 335 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,125 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,090 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,074 mm x 1,751 mm x 1,461 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,029 mm x 1,740 mm x 1,409 mm |
| Towing capacity 800 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.0 | Engine name 25 TFSI |
| Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 80 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 5 | Forward gears 5 |
| Acceleration 15.6 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 11.0 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 351 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 335 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,125 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,090 litres |
| Length 4,074 mm | Length 4,029 mm |
| Width 1,751 mm | Width 1,740 mm |
| Height 1,461 mm | Height 1,409 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.55 m | Wheelbase 2.56 m |
| Turning circle 10.7 m | Turning circle 10.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.