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Audi A1 vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

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

Audi A1 vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A1 is significantly 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 substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

DB12

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 DB12 offers considerably 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 substantially 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 clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

A1

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 substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 613 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A1 offers markedly 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Audi A1
Aston Martin DB12

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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 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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Audi A1
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

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

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
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