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Audi A1 vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Ford Ranger?

Audi A1 vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

Audi A1

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter

Ford Ranger

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,612 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Ranger

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 Ford Ranger offers noticeably more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 7.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers clearly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 377 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 considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,230 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 519 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger 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.

from £45,600
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 210 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 13.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
Audi A1
Ford Ranger

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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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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Audi A1
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
45,600 - 71,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
70 - 315 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,370 - 5,381 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,968 mm
Height
-
Height
1,884 - 1,922 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
676 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
210 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
491 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
154 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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