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Audi A1 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Audi A1 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 328,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

296 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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 673 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 755 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A1 carries considerably more – 470 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is clearly superior 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.

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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
Audi A1
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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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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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Audi A1
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
225 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ferrari
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