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Audi A1 vs Vauxhall Grandland comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Vauxhall Grandland?

Audi A1 vs Vauxhall Grandland: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Vauxhall Grandland

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Grandland costs 35,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Grandland uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Grandland

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 Vauxhall Grandland offers noticeably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Grandland is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Grandland delivers visibly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 189 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,675 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers visibly more boot space – 550 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Grandland carries only slightly more – 495 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Grandland 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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Grandland

Vauxhall Grandland

  • Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 82 - 694 km
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Björn Vermeire
10 May 2026, 18:53:13

I chose the Grandland even though I initially planned to go for the Enyaq. The driving range, interior and equipment won me over.

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Scheve
27 Nov 2025, 08:29:07

The ideal car for my needs. Range and energy management won me over, as did the elegant styling and the driver‑assist technology.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
35,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 126 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
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,905 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
425 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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