Audi A1 vs Audi A7
What's the difference?

Audi A1

$18,998 - $29,990

2020 price

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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2020 Audi A1

2019 Audi A7

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.8L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

5.9L/100km (combined)

7.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Character-filled car
Sporty performance
City-friendly dimensions

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Dislikes

Fuel use a bit high
Expensive
Back seat lacks amenities

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

2020 Audi A1 Summary

The Audi A1 2020 range offers something for everyone, and in the case of this particular variant, it’s the one you buy if you want as much grunt and gear as you can get.

It’s the top-of-the-range Audi A1 40 TFSI model, which gets the zestiest engine, the lengthiest equipment list, and offers performance to match some hot-hatches out there. It’s essentially an Audi-ised version of a VW Polo GTI.

This test wasn’t so much about the wow-factor, though. We put it through its paces as an urban runabout to see how it coped as a real-world city car.

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2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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Deep dive comparison

2020 Audi A1 2019 Audi A7

Verdict

If you’re eager for a sporty compact hatchback with premium design and luxury car badges, the Audi A1 40 TFSI is a very, very strong contender. It’s fast, fun, and functional for a little hatchback. It’s just very expensive, and for most people the $10K cheaper 35 TFSI model will tick most of the boxes. I’d recommend you drive it before signing on for the top-spec model.

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Audi A1 vs Audi A7 What's the difference?

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Audi A1 vs Audi A7
What's the difference?