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Aston Martin DB12 vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Audi A1?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Audi A1: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Audi A1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 172,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 473 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 613 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A1 offers clearly more boot space – 335 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Audi A1

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
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Aston Martin DB12

The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DB12 have?

The Aston Martin DB12 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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