Description
The Audi A1 Sportback Sport 30 TFSI 116 PS 6-speed is the manual version of the A1 and is often considered the best-value choice in the range.
Key specifications
Engine: 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol (TFSI)
Power: 116 PS (114 bhp)
Torque: 200 Nm
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
0–60 mph: 9.4 seconds
Top speed: 126 mph
Fuel tank: 40 litres
Boot capacity: 335 litres
Length: 4.03 m
Compared with the S tronic version
Feature 6-speed Manual S tronic Auto
0–60 mph 9.4 sec 9.5 sec
Purchase price Lower Higher
Maintenance costs Lower Higher
Driving involvement More engaging More convenient
Traffic comfort Less convenient Better
The manual is actually a touch quicker on paper and avoids the added complexity of the dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
What it's like to own
Strengths
Premium interior for a small hatchback.
Good fuel economy (typically around 50 mpg in mixed driving).
Easy to drive and park in town.
Surprisingly comfortable on longer journeys.
Lower running costs than an A3