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Audi A1 vs CUPRA Raval comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or CUPRA Raval?

Audi A1 vs CUPRA Raval: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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CUPRA Raval

  • very slightly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A1 is moderately cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the CUPRA Raval costs 22,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,271 £.

Raval

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 CUPRA Raval offers very slightly more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the CUPRA Raval takes 6.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 delivers barely more torque with 320 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

A1

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,610 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Raval offers noticeably more boot space – 441 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Raval carries barely more – 475 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Raval is far ahead overall 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 £22,200
Raval

CUPRA Raval

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 300 - 444 km
Audi A1
CUPRA Raval

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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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CUPRA Raval

The CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.

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Audi A1
CUPRA Raval

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
300 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
470 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
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