Audi A1 vs Renault Austral – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19700 £, while the Renault Austral costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 10071 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Austral manages with 4.80 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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 Audi A1 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 207 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A1 performs evident better – reaching 245 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 pulls somewhat stronger with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Audi A1 is evident lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1539 kg. The difference is around 364 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Austral offers evident more room – 555 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral performs evident better – up to 1761 L, which is about 671 L more than the Audi A1.

When it comes to payload, Renault Austral minimal takes the win – 477 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A1 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A1 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.