Audi A1 2014 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 23 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A1 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 35 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 71 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 237 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Audi A1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A1 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 14 600 | |
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