Audi A1 vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer – Differences & prices compared

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

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: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 0.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

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: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls distinct stronger with 477 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 157 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the 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.

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