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Audi A1 vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or SERES 5?

Audi A1 vs SERES 5: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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SERES 5

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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:

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

Audi A1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,734 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the SERES 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 378 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers substantially more torque with 940 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

A1

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SERES 5 offers only slightly more boot space – 367 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A1 carries clearly more – 470 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 is decisively ahead 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.

£55,705
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SERES 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 km
Audi A1
SERES 5

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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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SERES 5

The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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Audi A1
SERES 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
SERES
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