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Audi A1 vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Audi A1 vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,126 £.

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

Trafic Transporter

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 offers slightly 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers moderately more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 673 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries considerably more – 1,222 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 752 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is far ahead overall 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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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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Renault Trafic Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Audi A1
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 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
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
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