Audi S5 2011 vs Audi A1 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A1) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 243 HP more power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Audi A1. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 4.2 | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S5 could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Audi A1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S5 is 76 cm longer than the Audi A1, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 267 litres | |
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Audi S5 has more luggage capacity. Audi S5 has 213 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A1, which means Audi S5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 8000 | |
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