Audi A1 vs Ford Transit Transporter – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A1 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19700 £, while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 39900 £. That’s a price difference of around 20262 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 manages with 5.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Ford Transit Transporter with 7.90 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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 Ford Transit Transporter has a distinctly edge – offering 269 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A1 performs strongly better – reaching 245 km/h, while the Ford Transit Transporter tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Transporter pulls distinctly stronger with 430 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers somewhat more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Audi A1 is strongly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 2074 kg. The difference is around 899 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Transporter performs significantly better – up to 14100 L, which is about 13010 L more than the Audi A1.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Transporter strongly takes the win – 2607 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 2137 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Transit Transporter proves to be shows minor but clear advantages and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Transit Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.