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Audi A1 - MPG, CO2 and running costs

The Audi A1’s day-to-day running costs should be no more than rivals, and it may keep its value better, too

Overall Auto Express Rating

4.0 out of 5

MPG, CO2 and Running Costs Rating

4.0 out of 5

Price
£22,770 to £32,715
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The 25 TFSI is the smallest-engined A1 you can buy, so it's not surprising it's also pleasingly economical. The three-pot 1.0-litre can return up to 50.4mpg on the WLTP combined cycle and emits 127g/km of CO2 in Sport form. There are no hybrid or ‘green’ powertrain options, but efficiency of the base model remains impressive.

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The 35 TFSI has cylinder deactivation to improve its figures. By cutting off fuel to half the cylinders when they’re not under load, you can mimic the efficiency of a smaller engine. Despite having 148bhp and a 0-62mph time of 7.7 seconds, the 35 TFSI can return up to 48.7mpg with CO2 emissions from 132g/km.

In the mid-range is the 30 TFSI, which is in its most efficient guise when mated with the six-speed manual 'box - managing 52.3mpg and emitting 123g/km of CO2. 

In general terms, the Audi A1 shouldn’t cost any more to run than similarly high-spec supermini rivals, at least when it comes to filling up, insurance and road tax. However, maintenance costs could be a little higher than some, as you’ll be helping to play for all those swishy Audi showrooms.

Insurance groups

The 25 TFSI is the cheapest to insure as that’s only in Group 16. When the sportier models arrive the bills go up according to performance, with the most expensive models to insure being the 35 TFSI, which is Group 25 and the discontinued 40 TFSI, which is Group 31.

Depreciation

Residual values for the A1 remain strong, with the five-door hatch retaining an average of 56 per cent of its value over three-years and 36,000 miles. The 108bhp 1.0 TFSI model in Sport or S line trim holds onto nearer 60 per cent of its original list price after 36 months of ownership.

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Which Is Best

Cheapest

  • Name
    25 TFSI SE 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Manual
  • Price
    £16,870

Most Economical

  • Name
    25 TFSI SE 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Manual
  • Price
    £16,870

Fastest

  • Name
    40 TFSI 207 S Line Competition 5dr S Tronic
  • Gearbox type
    Semi-auto
  • Price
    £26,350
Executive editor

Paul was employed across automotive agency and manufacturer-side sectors before joining Auto Express in 2020 as our online reviews editor. After a brief sojourn at a national UK newspaper, Paul returned as executive editor where he now works closely with our commercial partners.

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