Audi A1 vs BYD Atto 2

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi A1 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BYD Atto 2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi A1 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Atto 2 gets a 10.1-inch display and 8.8-inch instruments. 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 — features our data doesn't list for the BYD Atto 2. The BYD Atto 2 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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 6.5 seconds.

The BYD Atto 2 responds with a Electric making 130kW and 290Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Audi A1 has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi A1 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi A1 measures 4,029mm long on a 2,563mm wheelbase, 281mm shorter than the BYD Atto 2 at 4,310mm (2,620mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 335L in the Audi A1 and 380L in the BYD Atto 2, giving the BYD Atto 2 a 45L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BYD Atto 2's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi A1 costs about $1,682 a year (5.9 L/100km) and electricity for the BYD Atto 2 about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A1) and 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2).

Where each one leads

The Audi A1: more power (152kW against 130kW).

The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $51,500), the bigger boot with the seats up (380L against 335L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Verdict

BYD Atto 2 scores higher, 72 vs 70

The BYD Atto 2 scores 72 to the Audi A1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi A1 ahead by 15 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 10 points). Boot space with the seats up: 335L in the Audi A1, 380L in the BYD Atto 2. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi A1, 6 on the BYD Atto 2.

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