Abarth 695 vs Audi A1

The Abarth 695 starts from $48,369 before on-road costs, while the Audi A1 opens at $51,500. That makes the Abarth 695 the more affordable entry point by $3,131.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $53,206 and $56,650 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Abarth 695 and Audi A1 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi A1 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Abarth 695.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Abarth 695 and 6 in the Audi A1.

The Abarth 695 features a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Audi A1 gets a 10.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Abarth 695 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Audi A1. The Audi A1 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Abarth 695 gets fabric upholstery while the Audi A1 offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Abarth 695 and 2-zone in the Audi A1.

The Abarth 695 uses a Turbo T-Jet producing 132kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 5-speed manual to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Audi A1 responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 320Nm, paired to a s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds.

The Audi A1 has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 132kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi A1 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Abarth 695 measures 3,657mm long on a 2,300mm wheelbase, 372mm shorter than the Audi A1 at 4,029mm (2,563mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A1 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 185L in the Abarth 695 and 335L in the Audi A1, giving the Audi A1 a 150L advantage. The Audi A1 seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,710/year for the Abarth 695 and $1,596/year for the Audi A1. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Audi A1.

Estimated annual total: $1,710 (Abarth 695) vs $1,596 (Audi A1). The Audi A1 saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 150,000km (Abarth 695) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi A1). The Audi A1 has longer coverage.