For A small car with Audi qualities and the Audi badge can't fail. All the engines are good, and quality is up to the usual Audi standards.
Against As you progress up the trim hierarchy, you get firmer suspension, bigger wheels and a firmer ride. List prices aren’t exactly cheap, either.
What Car? says
Audi has a sure-fire hit on its hands with the A1 - it has all that's good about the brand in a package less than four metres long. However, unless you can live with a hard ride, avoid the firmest suspension and biggest wheels.
Reader review rating
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There are 19 Audi A1 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The A1 is a former What Car? Car of the Year winner, and it still holds our Supermini of the Year title. That's impressive, but even so, there are some versions that are better than others in our view.
The best all rounder is the 1.4 TFSI in Sport trim, as it combines an enjoyable drive with a decent fuel economy, but whichever A1 you pick, it will hold its value well and provide a decent amount of equipment.
The SE trim is noticeably cheaper than the rest of the range, but you don’t forego too many of the toys that make the A1 feel a little more special than some of its rivals. If you do go for the SE, look at adding Bluetooth connection for an extra £300, but don’t get carried away – it is possible to get the latest navigation system normally found in the top of the range A8.
S line specification might bring more equipment, but also brings suspension that is a bit too stiff for our liking.
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