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Audi A1 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Volvo XC60?

Audi A1 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A1

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,306 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

XC60

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 Volvo XC60 offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 199 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers significantly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 975 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries marginally more – 510 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 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.

from £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 km
Audi A1
Volvo XC60

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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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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Audi A1
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
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