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Audi A1 vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Toyota Corolla?

Audi A1 vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Toyota Corolla

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  • slightly more efficient
  • very 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,606 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Corolla

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 slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers very slightly more boot space – 361 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A1 carries very slightly more – 470 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 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.

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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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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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Audi A1
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

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

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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