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Overview
Variant
S line
Variant
Ascent Sport
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.9 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
3.5 L/100km
Power and torque
152kW / 320Nm
Power and torque
85kW / -Nm
678km
1029km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
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12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
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Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
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Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: Satellite View
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.1 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 12
Screen size: 8 in
Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Over air updates
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Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
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Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
—
USB charging port
Location front: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Wifi network
—
Parking assistance
—
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
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Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 133 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 85 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 80 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 76 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,984 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Cc: 1,490 cc
Engine code: M15A-FKS
Liters: 1.5 L
Number of cylinders: 3
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 91
Minimum fuel octane number: 91
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 40 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 36 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.1 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 8 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 4.2 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
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Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 678 km
Combined: 16.9 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 3.5 L/100km
Country/highway: 3.7 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,029 km
Combined: 28.6 km/L
Country/highway: 27 km/L
Urban: 30.3 km/L
Urban: 3.3 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 235 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 207 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 152 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 320 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,600 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 116 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 85 kW
Secondary power
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Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 91 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 67 kW
Maximum torque nm: 120 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 3,800 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Type: Electronic
Limited slip differential
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Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: eCVT
Transmission code: P910
Transmission description: Continuously Trans with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: Variable
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 2
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
—
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Responsive suspension
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Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent
Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Type: Torsion Beam
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 89
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 215 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 89
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 215 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 84
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 185 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 84
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 185 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 15 in
Rim width: 6 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 15 in
Rim width: 6 in
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB A0
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: GA-B
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
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Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
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Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,090 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 335 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat up; to lower window: 270 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,524 mm
Overall height: 1,409 mm
Overall length: 4,029 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,940 mm
Overall width: 1,740 mm
Rear track: 1,501 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 10,500 mm
Wheelbase: 2,563 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,200 mm
Front track: 1,480 mm
Overall height: 1,505 mm
Overall length: 3,940 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,745 mm
Overall width: 1,695 mm
Rear track: 1,475 mm
Wheelbase: 2,550 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,019 mm
Headroom rear: 944 mm
Hip room front: 1,424 mm
Hip room rear: 1,380 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,373 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,315 mm
Internal dimensions
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear door
—
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
—
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
—
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
—
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear window
—
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 1,775 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,365 kg
Tare weight: 1,342.5 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 1,490 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,025 kg
Tare weight: 1,005.5 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 80 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
—
Speakers
Number of: 6
Speakers
Number of: 6
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Rigid
Cargo area
—
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy Look
On doors: Piano Black
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Piano Black
Interior Trim
—
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 8
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
—
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
—
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
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Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 0 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 95
ANCAP child occupant score: 88
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 73
ANCAP safety assist score: 82
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 95
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 85
Euro NCAP overall: 5
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 73
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 80
ANCAP date tested: 1 Nov 2019
ANCAP rating year: 2019
ANCAP version tested: 1.5 litre petrol
Euro NCAP date tested: 4 Sep 2019
Euro NCAP version tested: Audi A1 Sportback 5-door HA LHD
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 86
ANCAP child occupant score: 87
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 78
ANCAP safety assist score: 87
ANCAP date tested: 1 Aug 2020
ANCAP rating year: 2020
Distance & object sensing technology
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Distance & object sensing technology
Millimetre-wave sensor: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: 2-Way Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: 2-Way Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Asymmetrical
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seat upholstery
—
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
—
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Storage
—
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
—
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Locks
—
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
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Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
—
Battery - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - Total
—
Battery - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 120
Battery OEM extension
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Battery OEM extension
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric system - OEM extension
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Electric system - OEM extension
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 24
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 84
Powertrain - OEM extension
—
Powertrain - OEM extension
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24
Hybrid and electric systems
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Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 141 Nm
Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 80.2 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 59 kW
Electric Power source
Battery cell count: 48
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 178 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.77 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Range: 1 km
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