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Audi A1 vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Renault Trafic Bus?

Audi A1 vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,596 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 a bit more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers moderately more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 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 Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 856 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries clearly more – 982 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 512 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 Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Audi A1
Renault Trafic Bus

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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Audi A1
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 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
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
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