Diesel and petrol · 2010–2026

Audi A1

MPG, running costs and specs for the Audi A1. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 41 mpg, about $1,424 a year in the US.

Audi A1 in white
MPG
41 mpg
2026 official · 5.7 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,424
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
436 miles
40 L tank
Seats
5

What a A1 costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.55 per 100 miles$1,424
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2025Petrol5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2024Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2023Petrol5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2022Petrol5.2 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2021Petrol5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2020Petrol5.0 L/100km57 mpg47 mpg—
2019Petrol4.9 L/100km57 mpg48 mpg—
2018Petrol5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2017Petrol5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2016Petrol5.1 L/100km56 mpg46 mpg—
2015Petrol5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2014Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2013Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2012Diesel4.0 L/100km72 mpg60 mpg—
2012Petrol5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2011Petrol5.3 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2010Petrol5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—

Audi A1 questions

What MPG does the Audi A1 get?

The 2026 Audi A1 gets 41 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.7 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Audi A1 cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,424 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Audi A1 go on a full tank?

About 436 miles (702 km) from its 40 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Audi A1's trunk?

335 L, for the 30 TFSI Sportback.

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