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Audi A1 vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Audi A1 vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 215,584 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 Maserati MC20 Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 423 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 730 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 410 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 clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A1 offers clearly more boot space – 335 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A1 carries significantly more – 470 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 214 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Maserati MC20 Roadster

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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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Maserati MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Audi A1
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Maserati
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