Audi A1 dimensions
Check the length, width, height and boot space in the Audi A1 dimensions guide
The Audi A1 is the smallest in Audi’s range of cars - but that doesn’t stop it from being upmarket. The interior is still as stylish and as well put together as you’d expect from a premium brand like Audi, plus, it’s a good time to buy one because a new model is just on the horizon.
Its main rivals are the Volkswagen Polo (from which it shares many mechanical parts), the Seat Ibiza, and Ford Fiesta. The Audi is generally more expensive than these cars, but also has more equipment, and more varieties of engine.
Read more about the A1 with our Audi A1 buying guide or check out our rundown of the dimensions below.
Audi A1 dimensions: exterior
On all exterior measures the Audi A1 is no bigger than average, but it has small side mirrors, so when you take them into account, it's actually narrower than average. That’s good to know when you’re manoeuvring in a tight parking space. The Audi A1 is lower than average, too, so it’s a doddle to wash the roof.
The wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheels, which usually gives a good indication of the amount of interior space.
Audi A1 dimensions: exterior | Compared with similar cars | |
Length | 3973mm | Average |
Width without mirrors | 1740mm | Average |
Width with mirrors | 1906mm | Narrower than average |
Height | 1416mm | Shorter than average |
Wheelbase | 2469mm | Shorter than average |
Audi A1 boot space
Boot space is smaller than average, seats up or down. Although there is room for a few bags of shopping, a Polo has slightly more space on both measures.
If you fold the back seats down, there's a relatively large and wide area for luggage, which makes it useful for bulkier items, even if the overall amount of space is again less than in most rivals.
Bear in mind, though, that the sporty version, called the S1, has a much smaller boot because it has extra mechanical equipment for its four-wheel drive system.
Audi A1 boot space | Compared with similar cars | |
Boot space with seats up | 270 litres | Smaller than average |
Boot space with seats down | 920 litres | Smaller than average |
Audi A1 dimensions: interior
Its design makes the Audi A1 look particularly small, but there's actually more space headroom inside than a Mini Hatchback. There’s enough legroom in the front for all but the tallest occupants too. On the other hand, the rear is a bit of a squeeze, and more so in sportier versions with bucket seats that curve around you.
Worth remembering is that the Audi A1 has only two rear seat belts as standard.
Audi A1 dimensions: interior | Compared with similar cars | |
Front headroom | 1014mm | More than average |
Rear headroom | 926mm | Average |
Audi A1 towing capacity
Being a lightweight car with a choice of small engines, the Audi 1 is no tow truck. The most you'll be able to pull is 1200kg, but some models have a lower limit. Given the car's small size, you are unlikely to want to venture that high, or even use the A1 as a tow car in the first place.
Audi A1 towing capacity (smallest to largest) | |
Towing capacity: braked | 1000 - 1200kg |
Towing capacity: unbraked | 550 - 630kg |
Audi A1 weight
The kerbweight figure is the weight of the car with a full tank of fuel and an additional 75kg representing the driver. Vehicle weight is a big influence on fuel consumption and the agility of the car in corners.
As a supermini, the Audi A1 is reasonably light and generally no heavier or lighter than a Mini Hatchback. On the other hand, it’s worth noting that the lightest versions of the Peugeot 208, a rival model, tip the scales at less than 1000kg.
Audi A1 weight (lightest to heaviest) | |
Kerbweight | 1035 - 1340kg |
Audi A1 fuel tank
Audi A1 fuel tank capacity | |
Petrol fuel tank | 45 litres |
Diesel fuel tank | 45 litres |
Audi A1 turning circle
Audi A1 turning circle | Compared with similar cars | |
Turning circle | 10.7m | Average |
