Audi A1 vs Toyota Yaris Cross

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 Toyota Yaris Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-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 Toyota Yaris Cross. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

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 Toyota Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 120Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Audi A1 has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 85kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi A1 is 3.3s 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, 151mm shorter than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A1 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 335L in the Audi A1 and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Toyota Yaris Cross a 55L advantage.

For towing, the Audi A1 leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 350kg 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); both turn in a 10.6 m circle, 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 Toyota Yaris Cross about $1,083 a year (3.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $599 a year less for the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A1) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Yaris Cross).

Where each one leads

The Audi A1: more power (152kW against 85kW) and the higher braked towing limit (750kg against 400kg).

The Toyota Yaris Cross: the lower starting price ($31,790 against $51,500), the bigger boot with the seats up (390L against 335L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,083 a year against $1,682).

The Verdict

Toyota Yaris Cross scores higher, 77 vs 70

The Toyota Yaris Cross scores 77 to the Audi A1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi A1 ahead by 31 points), safety (Toyota Yaris Cross ahead by 25 points), technology (Audi A1 ahead by 21 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Yaris Cross costs about $599 less (3.8 L/100km against 5.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 335L in the Audi A1, 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross.

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