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Bentley Flying Spur vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or Audi A1?

Bentley Flying Spur vs Audi A1: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi A1

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Flying Spur

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 160,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

A1

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 343 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur 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 Bentley Flying Spur delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Flying Spur

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 1,155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers markedly more boot space – 420 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Bentley Flying Spur
Audi A1

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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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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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Bentley Flying Spur
Audi A1

Costs and Consumption

Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
-
Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Audi
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