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Audi A1 vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (207 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (19700 £ vs 31000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Audi A1

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A1 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19700 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 11357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.

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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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 326 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A1 performs slight better – reaching 245 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 238 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls distinct stronger with 477 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 157 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Audi A1 is evident lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers distinct more room – 470 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs noticeable better – up to 1455 L, which is about 365 L more than the Audi A1.

When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer hardly perceptible takes the win – 505 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 6.2 L
  • Electric Range : 82 km
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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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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19700 - 28300 £
Price
31000 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
65 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1175 - 1365 kg
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Length
4029 - 4046 mm
Length
4386 mm
Width
1740 - 1756 mm
Width
1824 mm
Height
1409 - 1459 mm
Height
1576 mm
Max trunk capacity
1090 L
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
465 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
182 - 245 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW

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What drive types are available for the Audi A1?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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