Audi A1 Sportback vs Renault Clio
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiA1 Sportback | RenaultClio | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2018 | October 2019 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol | Hybrid, Petrol |
| Power | 94–148 bhp (better) | 89–143 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 8.1–11.5 s (better) | 9.3–12.2 s |
| Top speed | 120–140 mph (better) | 108–112 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.0-litre TFSI (999 cc, 95 or 116 PS) or 1.5-litre TFSI (1,498 cc, 150 PS); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures | E-Tech full hybrid: 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol with two electric motors and a 1.2 kWh battery, 105 kW (145 hp); TCe 90: 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 67 kW (90 hp); bhp converted from Renault's metric horsepower |
| Torque | 175 Nm (95 PS), 200 Nm (116 PS), 250 Nm (150 PS) | 205 Nm (E-Tech 145), 160 Nm (TCe 90) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual (95 PS), 6-speed manual (116 PS) or 7-speed S tronic | 4-speed multi-mode automatic with two additional motors (E-Tech) or 6-speed manual (TCe 90) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 49.8–52.4 mpg | 53.3–65.7 mpg (better) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 50.6–52.4 mpg (95 PS manual), 49.0–50.7 mpg (95 PS S tronic), 50.2–52.4 mpg (116 PS manual), 48.9–50.6 mpg (116 PS S tronic), 48.8–49.8 mpg (150 PS); depends on trim | WLTP combined: 64.2–65.7 mpg (E-Tech 145), 53.3 mpg (TCe 90) |
| CO2 emissions | 122–132 g/km, WLTP combined | 95–99 g/km (E-Tech 145), 119 g/km (TCe 90), WLTP |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 335 litres | 391 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,041 mm | 4,053 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | – |
| Weight | From 1,100 kg | From 1,116 kg |
| Boot | 335 litres, 1,090 litres with the rear seats folded | 301 litres (1,006 litres folded) with the E-Tech hybrid, 391 litres (1,069 litres) with the TCe 90, per Renault's brochure; Renault's technical data lists 254 and 284 litres minimum |
| Towing | – | Up to 900 kg braked |
| Size | 4,041 mm long, 1,740 mm wide, 1,439 mm high (Audi Netherlands configurator; Audi UK gives 4.03 metres); weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,100 kg (95 PS manual) to 1,180 kg (150 PS) | 4,053 mm long, 1,798 mm wide with mirrors folded (1,988 mm extended), 1,439 mm high; 2,583 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,116 kg (TCe 90) or 1,323 kg (E-Tech), excluding driver |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 10.25-inch instrument cluster and 10.1-inch MMI colour display as standard | 7-inch touchscreen and 7-inch driver display on generation; 9.3-inch touchscreen and 10-inch driver display on esprit Alpine versions |
