Audi A1 2012–2014 car dimensions: 3954 mm long, 1746 mm wide and 1422 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,065 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Manual air conditioning is standard on base trims with electronic climate control standard on higher grades or optional. A retractable 6.5-inch colour display comes with the Concert radio on many versions and is controlled via MMI rotary dial rather than pure touch on all. Cruise control and rear or front-and-rear parking sensors are optional, often in comfort packages. No factory smartphone mirroring, camera, or advanced driver aids like AEB appear in the equipment lists for this generation.
Boot space measures 270 litres with seats up and expands to 920 litres with the split-folding rear bench down. Loading lip height sits at 663 mm.
Braked towing capacity is listed at 1000 kg on a 12 percent gradient and 1200 kg on 8 percent, with unbraked at 570 kg. Nose weight limit is 50 kg and roof load 75 kg. Payload sits around 375-415 kg depending on the exact unladen figure used against the 1555 kg gross vehicle weight.
The cabin uses soft-touch plastics and consistent materials for a mature premium feel. Front seats are low-set and contoured for support, with sport seats and manual lumbar on higher grades. Manual height and fore-aft adjustment is standard. Heat-insulating glass is fitted. An optional panoramic glass sunroof lets in light with a sunshade. Front seat heating is available as an option. The interior is quiet thanks to a rigid body.
Combined fuel use 5.1 l/100 km on Super 95 RON.
45-litre fuel tank.
LongLife service up to 30,000 km or 2 years max.
Euro NCAP 5 stars.
Standard front, side and head airbags plus ESP with electronic differential lock.
The 1.2 TFSI runs on Super 95 and returns a combined 5.1 l/100 km with urban 6.2 and extra-urban 4.4. Start-stop and recuperation help keep consumption down in traffic. The tank holds 45 litres.
Service follows the LongLife indicator, up to 30,000 km or a maximum of two years. Fixed intervals of 15,000 km or one year are also possible. Warranty covers two years unlimited mileage, three years paint and 12 years against rust-through.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars. Standard kit includes dual front airbags, front side airbags, head airbags, ESP with electronic limited-slip differential, ABS, belt force limiters, seat-belt reminders and ISOFIX anchors. The body is stiff and impact-resistant.
Keeping the car is straightforward with the service indicator and galvanised body. Split-folding rear seats and a 270-to-920-litre boot make everyday use practical.
Length 3954 mm, Width 1746 mm, Height 1422 mm, Wheelbase 2469 mm (A1 2012–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi UK Technical Data, Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI , October 2011, Audi Technische Daten Audi A1 1.2 TFSI, that sheet lists 4 seats standard with 5 optional.