Audi A1 vs Honda HR-V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi A1 a rating. 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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi A1 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda HR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-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 and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Honda HR-V. The Honda HR-V counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi A1 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Honda HR-V offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Audi A1 and 1-zone in the Honda HR-V.

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 Honda HR-V responds with a Petrol making 89kW and 145Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels.

The Audi A1 has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 89kW. 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, 316mm shorter than the Honda HR-V at 4,345mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda HR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 335L in the Audi A1 and 304L in the Honda HR-V, giving the Audi A1 a 31L advantage.

For towing, the Honda HR-V leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi A1's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.6 m against 11.0 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 fuel for the Honda HR-V about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $85 a year less for the Audi A1.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A1) and 5 years / Unlimited (Honda HR-V). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi A1), 5 years (Honda HR-V).

Where each one leads

The Audi A1: more power (152kW against 89kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (335L against 304L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,682 a year against $1,767).

The Honda HR-V: the higher braked towing limit (1,000kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Honda HR-V scores higher, 74 vs 70

The Honda HR-V scores 74 to the Audi A1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi A1 ahead by 25 points), safety (Honda HR-V ahead by 17 points), value (Honda HR-V ahead by 6 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi A1 costs about $85 less (5.9 L/100km against 6.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 335L in the Audi A1, 304L in the Honda HR-V.

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