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Audi A1 vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Land Rover Discovery?

Audi A1 vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A1

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 380 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.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 1,216 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more boot space – 986 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 651 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 333 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 holds a decisive overall lead 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 Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Audi A1
Land Rover Discovery

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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Audi A1
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
2,073 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
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manual, 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
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

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