Audi A1 hatchback review - CarBuyer

The A1 is the smallest and cheapest new Audi on sale today but don't think that means the German firm has compromised its focus on quality in any way. All of the trademark Audi values, including comfort, luxury and impeccable build quality are present, making the A1 a credible rival to the MINI, Citroen DS3 and Alfa Romeo MiTo. The good news is because it's slightly newer and more expensive than all its rivals, exclusivity is guaranteed.

[dztrader]

9 years later i have finally bought it

[xFlowRS]

I own A1 1.6 TDI, ECU tuned, currently at 143 horsepower (8 seconds for 0-100 km/h, goes over 220 km/h).
Fuel consumption is 5-6 L in the city (around 50 MPG).
Great car, I love it.
Perfect for big city, would recommend to anyone who's considering it.

[ralphsaad]

My mum bought an A1, and while it certainly gives a feel of good quality at first, reality proved us wrong quite quickly. After only 4000 Km, we had to repair the screen... for the 3rd time!! One of the front lights and one of the rear lights also died at 3.8 Km. Finally, the Bluetooth system was not working from the start! So overall, it feels like a solid and fun car to drive at first, but it gets faulty very quickly. God help us when the warranty goes off! I would recommend a more reliable and more capable car for the same price. Audi, BMW, Mercedes... these are just names and recently, the increasing number of complaints about reliability problems with these cars is starting to raise concerns. Is German quality just a myth? My dad for instance has a 2014 Nissan altima and he has no complaints whatsoever at 40 Km. The difference in quality is startling.

[CharmySi]

First time owning an Audi A1 and I am very satisfied . Sporty looking car, reasonable when it comes to tax, insurance and fuel consumption. It is a perfect stylish car for the urban life style and fits in small parking spots in town and parking houses.
By the way surely you will not buy an A1 when you want to put people in the rear seating... but it is perfectly alright when you give friends a lift who are modestly sized concerning body height.
Of course it has a higher price tag compared to a Polo or other cars. But if you decide to buy a premium car you have to expect premium pricing.

[pakhet]

Hi, I'm looking to buy Audi A1, wanted to ask if you can give me advice what engine is better in terms of fuel economy and in general which one is the most reliable: 1.2, 86HP or 1.4, 122HP petrol engine? Awesome videos, Thanks!

[PedroTRamos]

You DONT want to be in the backseat of this car if youre 180cm. Trust me ive been there

[zszs]

@carbuyer Nice review. When will this car be available for sale in Canada???

[caustic]

My step mum has one and it's good the seats are good but the suspension is quite stiff but the great thing is is that it is very spacious I'm 10 and 4 11' probably now and i have a lot of head and leg room

[LRS]

The car is a beauty. I was looking at one today, the 3 door version, and the only bad part is the back! My height is 1.68 mts. and while sitting in the back my head touches the frame for the back door, no matter how I try to seat. Don´t know if it changes in the Sportback version for the A1, but it would be a great car for someone who doesn´t need to carry people that often, almost never. I drive an A3 Sportback and love it, and if I had a lot of money and needed a second car, this would be it.

[aleterra]

yeah, in the end, money is really important :(

[jackbridger]

I have a c1 atm and I really want one of these

[mr_nukem]

im 18, and my audi a1 comes in next week :D

[TheCarArchives]

the engine on the 2010-present Audi A1
Engine
1.2 L TFSI 63 kW I4 petrol
1.4 L TFSI 90 kW I4 petrol
2.0 L TFSI 188 kW I4 petrol
1.6 L TDI 77 kW I4 diesel
2.0 L TDI 105 kW I4 diesel

[Ngamer]

You'd expect it to be more upmarket considering the price compared to more practical rivals.

[ArmandoHerFlo]

Its like really weird that in Mexico its available since 2010 and it is still not in the US market!! I have already my A1 and its amazing!

[cristoles]

Dios santo que joven hermoso estaba carwow, ahora esta como los vinos este señor, gracias por todo carwow🫶🏻

[OCMMA]

I want to buy my first car and still I have not decided between the a1 and a Peugeot 207, both cars are pretty good, I have been inside of them in driving tests. The 207 has a better equipment and a lower price round €2000 less against the a1 (by the way, I'm mexican and the price difference is translating the mexican peso to euro), but the a1 is a premium car that really has good back seats, I'm 1.80m tall and is a decent space for me. What car will you suggest me to buy?

[itzblacknred]

does it have an auto transmission version or just manual one?

[MyHatz]

is this is this just the audi A1 or is it the audi A1 sportback?

[Jose-Sousa]

@215alessio
Just to make sure I just checked: In my country Audi A1 has only 1.2/1.4 TFSI and 1.6 TDI engines (no 3L), cheapest one costs 19500€

Also, here, the most powerful Fiat Punto Evo has is the 1.3 Multijet Sport 95hp, it is a good engine and quite economic, costs 19500€

In comparison, Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI 105Hp base model costs 13500€

Some insurance companies rate the Fiat Punto Evo and Fiat Grand Punto as one of the less reliable cars to buy (I blame the past Punto's generations).