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Aston Martin DBX vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (168,900 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBX or Audi A1?

Aston Martin DBX vs Audi A1: Key differences

Aston Martin DBX

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi A1

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DBX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 148,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9 L/100km.

A1

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 520 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

DBX

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 1,145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers markedly more boot space – 491 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is far ahead 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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A1

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
Aston Martin DBX
Audi A1

Costs and Consumption

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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Aston Martin DBX
Audi A1

Costs and Consumption

Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
14.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
323 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
491 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
710 kg
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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
900 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Audi
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