Audi A4 Avant vs BMW X1 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 A4 Avant has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £, while the BMW X1 costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X1 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.80 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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 Audi A4 Avant has a evident edge – offering 470 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the BMW X1 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs somewhat better – reaching 300 km/h, while the BMW X1 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant pulls noticeable stronger with 600 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 123 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the BMW X1 is minimal lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X1 offers minimal more room – 540 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X1 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1600 L, which is about 105 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Avant to a small extent takes the win – 565 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW X1 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW X1 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.