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Audi A1 vs BMW XM comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 116,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or BMW XM?

Audi A1 vs BMW XM: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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BMW XM

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  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers substantially more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 541 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 680 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers markedly more boot space – 527 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries slightly more – 525 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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 XM

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
105 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
505 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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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