Audi A1 2010–2014 car dimensions: 3954 mm long, 1740 mm wide and 1416 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,040 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin has a standard manually retractable 6.5-inch display with Concert radio, CD player, AUX-IN and SD card reader. Manual air conditioning is standard across the range. Electronic climate control, cruise control and parking sensors (rear or front/rear) are optional or in packages on higher grades. No factory Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep assist. Reversing camera is optional.
Boot space is 270 litres with seats up and 920 litres with the split-folding rear seats down.
Towing capacity is 550 kg unbraked and 1000 kg braked (up to 1200 kg on 8% gradient). Payload is 375 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed.
The cabin has soft-touch surfaces and a mature finish with consistent controls. Front seats offer good support and height adjustment as standard, with sports seats and lumbar support on higher grades. Front space feels open for the class while the rear is tighter. Manual air conditioning is standard with automatic climate control optional. Heat-insulating glass is fitted and a panoramic glass roof is available on some grades.
Combined fuel use 5.1 l/100 km on Super 95 petrol with 45-litre tank.
LongLife service interval up to 30 000 km or 2 years according to indicator.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2010): 90% adult, 79% child, 49% pedestrian, 86% assist.
Standard kit includes front, side and head airbags, ESP with ABS/EBD/ASR/EDL, ISOFIX.
The 1.2 TFSI returns official combined consumption of 5.1 l/100 km and 118 g/km CO2 on 95-octane petrol. Start-stop and recuperation are fitted to help keep fuel use down in town. Real-world figures stay close when driven gently.
Servicing follows the LongLife indicator, reaching a maximum of 30 000 km or two years. Oil changes use the specified VW 504.00 grade. Chain-driven timing needs no regular belt replacement.
Five Euro NCAP stars came in 2010 with strong adult protection scores. Six airbags, electronic stability control and ISOFIX anchors are standard across the range. Seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters complete the basic kit.
Keep the car with regular oil services and chain condition checks after higher mileages. The compact size and light weight make it easy to live with in daily use while parts availability remains good.
Length 3954 mm, Width 1740 mm, Height 1416 mm, Wheelbase 2469 mm (A1 2010–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi Technische Daten, Audi A1 1.2 TFSI, Audi A1 brochure, Germany, March 2010: the same exterior dimensions, 270/920 L luggage and an approximate 10.6 m turning circle, unladen weight.