Audi A1 8X or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169?

2010–2018 vs 2004–2012 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: A1 8X 3,975 mm, A-Klasa W169 3,838 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: A1 8X 270 l, A-Klasa W169 435 l.
Lowest consumption: A1 8X 3.4 l/100 km, A-Klasa W169 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: A1 8X 63–170 kW, A-Klasa W169 60–142 kW.
Standard equipment: A1 8X 22 items (Attraction), A-Klasa W169 21 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A1 8X2010–2018 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1692004–2012 · 12 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Special EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A1 8X2010–2018no listings	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1692004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,954 mm–3,975 mm	Length3,838 mm
Width	Width1,740 mm–1,746 mm	Width1,764 mm
Height	Height1,416 mm–1,417 mm	Height1,593 mm–1,595 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,469 mm	Wheelbase2,568 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l	Trunk volume435 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,315 kg	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,330 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2018	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power63–170 kW (86–231 hp)	Power60–142 kW (82–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI ultra	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · A 160 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · S1 2.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · A 200 Turbo
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed227 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Attraction	Items in the base trim21 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim29 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A1 8X or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169?

Length: Audi A1 8X 3,975 mm, Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 3,838 mm (a 137 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,469 vs 2,568 mm. Boot: 270 vs 435 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A1 8X or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169?

The most frugal Audi A1 8X uses 3.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDI ultra); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 5.2 l/100 km (A 160 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A1 8X or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169?

The strongest Audi A1 8X makes 170 kW (231 hp) (S1 2.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 142 kW (193 hp) (A 200 Turbo).

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