Used Audi A1 Spares For Sale

The Audi A1 is 3950 mm long, 1740 mm wide and 1420 mm high. That is, the Audi A1 is noticeably larger than the Mini (3700 mm), but slightly smaller than the Skoda Fabia (3990 mm). Trunk volume Audi A1 – 267 liters, with the rear seats folded – 920 liters.

Accessories

In the United Kingdom, the Audi A1 three-door hatchback was offered in two trim levels: Attraction and Ambition. Attraction’s basic equipment includes halogen headlights, steering column with tilt and reach adjustment, driver’s seat height adjustment, power front and rear windows, heated side mirrors and washer nozzles, heated front seats, air conditioning, CD / MP3 player, 4 speakers audio systems.

Of those options that are already included in the Ambition package, or that could be obtained for an additional fee, there are: an on-board computer, fog lights, a sports suspension, a sports leather steering wheel and front seats, height adjustment of both front seats, LED optics, cruise control. control, climate control.

Engine & Gearbox

As a 2010 model year, the Audi A1 was offered with four engine options. Three of them were presented on the UK market. Base – 1.2-liter turbocharged engine with 86 hp. 

The torque of this unit is 160 Nm, the declared maximum speed of the car in this version with a manual transmission is 179 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h is 12.1 seconds, and the average fuel consumption is 5.1 liters. 

Also A1 is equipped with a 1.4-liter 122-horsepower turbo engine, thanks to which the car can accelerate to 200 km/h, and acceleration to 100 km/h takes 9.1 seconds. 

This version of the motor is equipped with a manual or automatic transmission S tronic. Another modification is a diesel 1.6-liter turbo engine (TDI) with a capacity of 105 hp. (250 Nm torque, 3.9 liters consumption) allows the Audi A1 to accelerate to 190 km/h,

Suspension Parts

The three-door hatchback Audi A1 has only front-wheel drive. Chassis – with a front independent suspension with MacPherson struts and a rear semi-independent suspension with a torsion beam, front and rear disc brakes (front ventilated).

When developing the car, Audi engineers paid great attention to the distribution of axle loads. Due to a number of decisions (for example, the battery is moved to the trunk), the front axle accounts for only 61-63% of the car’s weight (depending on the engine) – this is a fairly low value for a representative of the compact class. Steering is carried out using an electro-hydraulic booster, which is more efficient and precise than the usual hydraulic booster.

Road Safety

The body of the Audi A1 consists of two-thirds of high-strength materials, including high-strength hot-formed steels, used to create a reliable spatial shell that protects the driver and passengers, and at the same time serves to increase body rigidity.

The car’s security systems include driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, anti-lock brakes, belts with tensioners and load limiters, directional stability system, traction control, electronic simulation of cross-axle differential lock. For models with S tronic gearbox, in addition – an assistant to start the movement on the rise.

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Final Thoughts

The three-door Audi A1 hatchback was offered on the UK market from 2010 to 2014. In 2015, the three-door Audi A1 underwent visual changes, in particular, it received new optics, bumpers, and a radiator grille. The aerodynamics were improved, the level of equipment as a whole was raised, the engines were modernized. However, with regard to restyled cars, the UK market gave priority to the more practical five-door modification of the A1 Sportback, which is in higher demand.