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Audi A1 vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or VW Amarok?

Audi A1 vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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VW Amarok

  • somewhat more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Amarok

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 VW Amarok offers somewhat more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 33 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 VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 280 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 considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 1,087 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries clearly more – 983 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 513 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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A1

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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