Audi A1 vs Abarth 695

The Audi A1 starts from $51,500 before on-road costs, while the Abarth 695 opens at $48,369. 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 $56,650 and $53,206 respectively.

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

Both the Audi A1 and Abarth 695 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 6 in the Audi A1 and 7 in the Abarth 695.

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

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

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

The Audi A1 uses a Petrol producing 152kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds.

The Abarth 695 responds with a Turbo T-Jet making 132kW and 250Nm, paired to a 5-speed manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 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 Audi A1 measures 4,029mm long on a 2,563mm wheelbase, 372mm longer than the Abarth 695 at 3,657mm (2,300mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A1 generally means more rear legroom.

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

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

Estimated annual total: $1,596 (Audi A1) vs $1,710 (Abarth 695). 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi A1) vs 3 years / 150,000km (Abarth 695). The Audi A1 has longer coverage.