Diesel and petrol · 2010–2026
Audi A1
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Audi A1. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 5.7 L/100km: 50 mpg UK, 41 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 5.7 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 50 mpg
- US mpg
- 41 mpg
- On a full tank
- 702 km
- 40 L tank
What a A1 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $16.76 per 100 km | $1,843 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $13.76 per 100 km | $1,527 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.00 per 100 miles | £1,120 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.55 per 100 miles | $1,424 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
GB, 2019–2027
Specs for the 30 TFSI Sportback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- GB
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,029 mm
- Width
- 1,740 mm
- Height
- 1,409 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,563 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,145 kg
- Boot
- 335 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.5 L/100km
- CO₂
- 126 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 40 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2018
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
8X, 2010–2020
Specs for the 1.6 TDI; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 8X
- Built
- 2010-2018
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,954 mm
- Width
- 1,740 mm
- Height
- 1,416 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,469 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 77 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.1 L/100km
- CO₂
- 109 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
- Uses AdBlue
- No
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2010
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 5.2 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 5.0 L/100km | 57 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 4.9 L/100km | 57 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 56 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 4.0 L/100km | 72 mpg | 60 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
Audi A1 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Audi A1?
The 2026 Audi A1 uses 5.7 L/100km by its official figures: 50 mpg in UK gallons and 41 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Audi A1 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,843 in New Zealand, $1,527 in Australia, £1,120 in United Kingdom, $1,424 in United States.
How far does a Audi A1 go on a full tank?
About 702 km (436 miles) from its 40 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Audi A1's boot?
335 L, for the 30 TFSI Sportback.
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From other makes, closest in what they use.
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