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Audi A1 vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Renault Kangoo?

Audi A1 vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Renault Kangoo

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  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A1 is visibly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,743 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

Kangoo

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 markedly 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

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

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is visibly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers considerably more boot space – 775 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 440 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries visibly more – 610 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
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Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
459 - 610 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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