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Audi A1 vs Lexus LC Coupe comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 105,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Lexus LC Coupe?

Audi A1 vs Lexus LC Coupe: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lexus LC Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • visibly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Lexus LC Coupe costs 105,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LC Coupe with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

LC Coupe

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 Lexus LC Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 257 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LC Coupe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus LC Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 530 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 210 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: Audi A1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A1 offers clearly more boot space – 335 L compared to 197 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A1 carries marginally more – 470 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 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
Lexus LC 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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Lexus LC Coupe

The Lexus LC is a striking grand tourer that fuses Japanese craftsmanship with theatrical styling; slipping into its cockpit feels like being handed a bespoke suit—polished, dramatic and effortlessly comfortable. It prefers to seduce rather than shout, delivering a serene yet engaging drive for buyers who want presence and refinement without supercar fuss.

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Audi A1
Lexus LC Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
105,400 - 114,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 - 11.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
184 - 262 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 1,980 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 197 L
Length
-
Length
4,770 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,345 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
359 - 464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 270 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
530 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
264 - 341 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 - 4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
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