Audi A1 vs Kia Stonic

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi A1 a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Kia Stonic 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 Kia Stonic gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi A1 stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia Stonic. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

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 Kia Stonic responds with a Petrol making 88kW and 172Nm, paired to a 7-speed dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.2 seconds.

The Audi A1 has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 88kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi A1 is 4.7s 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, 136mm shorter than the Kia Stonic at 4,165mm (2,580mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Stonic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 335L in the Audi A1 and 352L in the Kia Stonic, giving the Kia Stonic a 17L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Stonic leads with a 900kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 150kg 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 Kia Stonic's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.4 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 fuel for the Kia Stonic about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $257 a year less for the Kia Stonic.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A1) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia Stonic).

Where each one leads

The Audi A1: more power (152kW against 88kW).

The Kia Stonic: the lower starting price ($26,990 against $51,500), the bigger boot with the seats up (352L against 335L), the longer warranty (7 years against 5), the higher braked towing limit (900kg against 750kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,425 a year against $1,682).

The Verdict

Kia Stonic scores higher, 72 vs 70

The Kia Stonic scores 72 to the Audi A1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi A1 ahead by 33 points), technology (Audi A1 ahead by 19 points), reliability (Kia Stonic ahead by 12 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Kia Stonic costs about $257 less (5 L/100km against 5.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 5 years on the Audi A1, 7 on the Kia Stonic.

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