Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A1
Power
90HP
Torque
230Nm
Consumption
3.8l/100
Emissions
99g/km
0-100 km/h
11.6s
Top Speed
182km/h
Weight
1235kg
Price
19,120€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
270 L
45 L
66 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI 90 CV Attraction (2012-2014)
General description
The 2012 Audi A1 Sportback represented the gateway to the Audi universe in a concentrated and versatile format. With its five-door body, this little giant not only promised the agility of a city car but also the quality and prestige inherent to the brand with the four rings. Equipped with the efficient 90-horsepower 1.6 TDI engine, it positioned itself as a smart and emotional choice for those seeking distinction and practicality in their daily lives.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the A1 Sportback conveys a sense of solidity and composure unusual for its size. The diesel engine, with its 230 Nm of torque available from very low revs, offers a smooth and decisive response, ideal for moving with agility in the city and maintaining highway speeds with ridiculously low consumption. It's not a sports car, but its well-tuned chassis and precise steering invite you to enjoy every curve, creating a connection of confidence and control that makes you feel in command of a higher-category car.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the A1 Sportback is an exercise in style and proportion. It manages to integrate the two rear doors with a fluidity that maintains the sporty essence of the original model, projecting an image of dynamism and elegance. But it is in the interior where the heart surrenders. Every material, every fit, and every control breathes quality. Sitting in it is a tactile and visual experience that isolates you from the outside world and immerses you in a premium atmosphere, a sanctuary of good taste and ergonomics that few cars in its segment could offer.
Technology and features
The technology of this A1 focuses on efficiency and safety. The 1.6 TDI engine with common-rail injection and a Stop-Start system was a benchmark for consumption and low emissions for its time. Beyond the engine, Audi's engineering is perceived in details like the speed-sensitive electro-hydraulic steering, which provides comfort in maneuvers and firmness on the road. Although the standard equipment was modest, the car's technological base was designed to offer a refined and safe driving experience, a fundamental pillar of the brand's philosophy.
Competition
In a competitive market, the Audi A1 Sportback played in a league of its own, that of premium subcompacts. Its main adversary was the MINI 5-door, which offered a more playful and customizable experience. Other models like the DS 3 or the Lancia Ypsilon tried to compete in style, but none reached the level of interior quality and brand image of the A1. Compared to mainstream bestsellers like the Volkswagen Polo, with which it shared a platform, the A1 justified its higher price with an aura of exclusivity and refinement that brought it closer to its bigger siblings.
Conclusion
The Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI is a purchase that balances reason and emotion. It is a rational car for its incredible fuel efficiency, its practicality with five doors, and its build quality that promises durability. But it is also deeply emotional, an indulgence that rewards you every day with a timeless design, an exquisite interior, and the prestige of driving an Audi. Despite modest performance and tight rear space, it managed to win over those who did not want to give up the feeling of luxury and solidity in a compact and manageable format.