Compare the Audi A3 Sportback vs Audi A1 Sportback
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these hatchbacks comes down to size, visibility and powertrain variety. The Audi A3 Sportback is longer than the Audi A1 Sportback and offers petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options, whereas the A1 Sportback has no hybrid or diesel engines available. In town, large windows give the A3 Sportback excellent visibility, but thick rear pillars make rear visibility pretty poor in the A1 Sportback. Inside, both cars retain physical heating and ventilation controls rather than burying climate adjustments in on-screen menus.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 380 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 335 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,200 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,090 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,757 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,430 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,029 mm x 1,740 mm x 1,409 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 TFSI 116 | Engine name 25 TFSI |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 5 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 11.0 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 380 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 335 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,200 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,090 litres |
| Length 4,757 mm | Length 4,029 mm |
| Width 1,816 mm | Width 1,740 mm |
| Height 1,430 mm | Height 1,409 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.82 m | Wheelbase 2.56 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 10.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.