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Audi A1 vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 392 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe?

Audi A1 vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Audi A1

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

A1

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 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 185 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 650 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

A1

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 1,695 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 470 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 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.

from £45,700
4 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.8 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
4,783 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
1,442 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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