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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Audi A1?

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A1: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

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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 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is markedly 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 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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 noticeably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,495 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 430 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
110 - 170 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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