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Audi A1 hatchback - Engines, drive & performance
Audi A1 blends long-distance smoothness with enjoyable manners on twisty roads
18 Nov 2021
Carbuyer Rating
4.0 out of 5
Engines, drive & performance Rating
4.0 out of 5
Today's superminis are remarkably good to drive – in fact, the Ford Fiesta is arguably easier to have fun in than the bigger Ford Focus. The Audi A1 has a hard job on its hands to match its SEAT Ibiza and Volkswagen Polo stablemates for driving enjoyment while still achieving a more premium feel.
The steering has a satisfying weight to it, without being hard work, but perhaps the best news is how smoothly the A1 rides, even on the bigger 17-inch alloy wheels of our 1.0-litre 30 TFSI test car. Along with impressive refinement, the A1 also resists leaning when you take a corner enthusiastically. The sportier setup of the 2.0-litre 40 TFSI is rather firm, though, and it was probably too extreme for some passengers to be truly comfortable.
Many will opt for the seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic gearbox, and given the slightly notchy nature of the manual gearbox, that's probably a wise choice.
Audi A1 Petrol Engines
The range kicks off with a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with a five-speed manual gearbox badged 25 TFSI. It develops 94bhp and can do 0-62mph in 11 seconds. You can choose it on Technik, Sport and S Line, but we'd recommend upgrading to the 30 TFSI if you can afford it.
The 1.0-litre 30 TFSI develops 109bhp and gets from 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds, although it somehow feels slower than that from behind the wheel. It would probably feel quicker were it not so high-geared for economy reasons – you can almost reach the national speed limit in second gear. It's available on all the main trims but not the various S Line special editions.
There's also a 148bhp 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol 35 TFSI with active cylinder deactivation, which feels markedly more eager than the 30 TFSI. Zero to 62mph is achieved in a zippy 7.7 seconds. It's paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, and is offered on all models except Technik.
The 204bhp 2.0-litre 40 TFSI is fitted with a seven-speed auto and also had an artificial engine sound pumped through the car's speakers, which we found rather unconvincing. The 40 TFSI is the fastest model in the range, dispatching 0-62mph in just 6.5 seconds. T
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Which Is Best?
Cheapest
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Name
25 TFSI Technik 5dr
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Gearbox type
Manual
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Price
£18,910
Most Economical
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Name
30 TFSI 110 Technik 5dr
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Gearbox type
Manual
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Price
£19,645
Fastest
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Name
40 TFSI 207 S Line Competition 5dr S Tronic
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Gearbox type
Semi-auto
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Price
£25,925
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Source: https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/audi/a1/engines
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