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Audi A1 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Nissan Qashqai?

Audi A1 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 Audi A1 offers very slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers very slightly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 10 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers clearly more boot space – 504 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries very slightly more – 516 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 has the upper hand 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
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Audi A1

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Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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