Audi A1 vs Honda Jazz
What's the difference?

Audi A1

$18,998 - $29,990

2020 price

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Honda Jazz

$9,999 - $19,999

2018 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2020 Audi A1

2018 Honda Jazz

By Matt Campbell

By Peter Anderson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.8L

Inline 4, 1.5L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.9L/100km (combined)

5.8L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Character-filled car
Sporty performance
City-friendly dimensions

Capped-price servicing
Build quality
Huge interior space for its size

Dislikes

Fuel use a bit high
Expensive
Back seat lacks amenities

No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
VTi-S very pricey
Lack of advanced safety features

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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2018 Honda Jazz Summary

Honda's Jazz is like the little engine that could.

It occupies a shrinking part of the market but has seen off a bevy of once-were competitors (most notably the Hyundai i20) and continues to battle gamely with the Mazda2.

Honda gave the range a little tweak in late 2017 to hand us the MY18 Honda Jazz. Some features were lost, and a few gained in an effort to keep up with Mazda's finest.

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Deep dive comparison

2020 Audi A1 2018 Honda Jazz

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 Honda Jazz is an extremely capable small car, with an ace card of virtually unbeatable interior space. While it's hardly an excitement machine, or the best looking or equipped in its class (it is missing out on some useful safety gear), the Jazz deserves its status as a well-loved hatchback.

The best in the range is probably the VTi. There isn't anything compelling further up the variants unless you're keen on bigger wheels or leather trim. Its entry-level offering is a good-value, sturdy car that is packed with its best qualities, no matter which one you buy.

Audi A1 vs Honda Jazz What's the difference?

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Audi A1 vs Honda Jazz
What's the difference?