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Audi A1 vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Peugeot Rifter?

Audi A1 vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A1 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,889 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Rifter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A1 offers clearly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 delivers very slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is visibly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 323 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 715 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries considerably more – 814 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 344 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
Peugeot Rifter

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Audi A1
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,848 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
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
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