About the Audi A1
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Audi A1 is a Light Luxury offered in both 3D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $26,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Attraction variant and topping out at $42,500 for the S Line.
There are 4 variants of the A1 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (66kW/230Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (90kW/200Nm), 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (63kW/160Nm) and 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (136kW/250Nm). Available with manual, 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 A1 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2012 Audi A1 Price
Attraction
Ambition
Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,800 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,450 |
S Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $42,500 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $42,500 |
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2012 Audi A1 Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A1
The most fuel efficient Audi A1 is the Attraction with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 3.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi A1 that uses the most amount of fuel is the S Line with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.4L Turbo & Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi A1 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Audi A1 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 3.8 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 3.8 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.3 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.3 L/100km |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.3 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.3 L/100km |
2012 Audi A1 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi A1?
The Audi A1 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Audi A1 FAQs
The cheapest Audi A1 is the Attraction that starts from $26,500.
The most expensive Audi A1 is the S Line that starts from $42,500.
The best towing capacity of a Audi A1 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Attraction, Ambition, Limited Edition and S Line.
The largest Audi A1 is the Attraction which measures 1746mm wide, 3954mm in length and sits 1422mm tall.
The most powerful Audi A1 is the S Line which has 136kW of power from its 1.4L Turbo & Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Audi A1 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi A1 is the S Line which weighs 1685 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi A1 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.