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2026 Audi A1 - S Line
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
S Line
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
152kW / 320Nm
678km
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Transmission: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: Satellite View
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 10.10
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Services
Driving History Analysis: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Tow Away Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 133
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1984
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 10.6
Main Capacity (L): 40
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 8.8
Main Gas Capacity Gal: 10.6
Main Gas Capacity (L): 40
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.10
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 678
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 421
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 16.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 48
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 40
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
Maximum Speed (mph): 146
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 207
Maximum Power (kW): 152
Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.9
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Mqb A0
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 38.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 1090
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 335
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.0
Front Track (mm): 1524
Overall Height (in): 55.5
Overall Height (mm): 1409
Overall Length (in): 158.6
Overall Length (mm): 4029
Overall Width (in): 68.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 76.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1940
Overall Width (mm): 1740
Rear Track (in): 59.1
Rear Track (mm): 1501
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10500
Wheelbase (in): 100.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2563
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.1
Front Headroom (mm): 1019
Rear Headroom (in): 37.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 944
Front Hip Room (in): 56.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1424
Rear Hip Room (in): 54.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1380
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1373
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 51.8
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1315
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1775
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3913
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3009
Tare Weight (kg): 1343
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 80
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 95.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 88.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20191101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 73.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20251231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 82.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.5 Litre Petrol
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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