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Audi A1 vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Maserati Quattroporte?

Audi A1 vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 127,515 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 Maserati Quattroporte offers significantly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 223 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Quattroporte is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers significantly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 880 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is far ahead 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
Maserati Quattroporte

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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 Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Audi A1
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
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Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
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Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General

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