Audi A1 Citycarver: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Audi A1 Citycarver range consists of one generation, so the buying decision is between its seven listed versions rather than between different generations. All are Gasoline, turbocharged, direct-injection, FWD models with a front, transverse engine layout.
The Audi A1 Citycarver range consists of one generation, so the buying decision is between its seven listed versions rather than between different generations. All are Gasoline, turbocharged, direct-injection, FWD models with a front, transverse engine layout. The key choice is between the 999 cc three-cylinder engine and the 1498 cc four-cylinder engine, followed by a choice of Manual, Robotic, or Automatic transmission. The 35 TFSI versions are the performance picks, the 25 TFSI MT prioritizes lower output, and the various 30 TFSI versions occupy the middle ground.
Audi A1 Citycarver generations and versions
The 1 generation began in August 2019 and is listed without an end date. It uses an SUV 5-doors body and contains seven versions. Every listed modification began in August 2021. Because the supplied data contains only this generation, there is no numerical basis for claiming that one A1 Citycarver generation changed its engine range, dimensions, economy, or performance relative to another.
Several version names occur more than once and must be distinguished by output. The range includes 30 TFSI MT with 116 hp and 30 TFSI MT with 110 hp, plus 30 TFSI S tronic with 116 hp and 30 TFSI S tronic with 110 hp. The two 35 TFSI models both produce 150 hp, while 25 TFSI MT produces 95 hp.
Audi A1 Citycarver engine and transmission specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 TFSI S tronic | 150 hp (110 kW) | 250 Nm | 1498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 35 TFSI MT | 150 hp (110 kW) | 250 Nm | 1498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 30 TFSI S tronic (116 hp) | 116 hp (85 kW) | 200 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 30 TFSI MT (116 hp) | 116 hp (85 kW) | 200 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 25 TFSI MT | 95 hp (69 kW) | 175 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 30 TFSI MT (110 hp) | 110 hp (80 kW) | 200 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 30 TFSI S tronic (110 hp) | 110 hp (80 kW) | 200 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Automatic | FWD |
The 1498 cc engine develops about 100.1 hp per litre in both 35 TFSI versions. The 116 hp, 999 cc engine reaches about 116.1 hp per litre, the 110 hp unit about 110.1 hp per litre, and the 95 hp unit about 95.1 hp per litre. Higher specific output does not make the 116 hp engine the quickest overall: both 150 hp versions provide 34 hp and 50 Nm more and have the strongest acceleration figures.
Performance, fuel economy, and emissions
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City | Highway | Combined | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 TFSI S tronic | 8.2 sec | 220 km/h | 6.5 L/100 km | 4.6 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km | 120 g/km |
| 35 TFSI MT | 8.2 sec | 220 km/h | 6.4 L/100 km | 4.6 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km | 142 g/km |
| 30 TFSI S tronic (116 hp) | 9.9 sec | 198 km/h | 6.0 L/100 km | 4.6 L/100 km | 5.1 L/100 km | 117 g/km |
| 30 TFSI MT (116 hp) | 9.9 sec | 198 km/h | 6.4 L/100 km | 4.5 L/100 km | 5.2 L/100 km | 118 g/km |
| 25 TFSI MT | 11.2 sec | 187 km/h | 6.6 L/100 km | 4.4 L/100 km | 5.2 L/100 km | 119 g/km |
| 30 TFSI MT (110 hp) | 10.5 sec | 194 km/h | 5.9 L/100 km | 4.4 L/100 km | 5.0 L/100 km | not measured |
| 30 TFSI S tronic (110 hp) | 10.5 sec | 191 km/h | 5.6 L/100 km | 4.5 L/100 km | 4.9 L/100 km | not measured |
Both 35 TFSI versions are the quickest, reaching 100 km/h 1.7 seconds sooner than the 116 hp 30 TFSI models and 3.0 seconds sooner than 25 TFSI MT. Their 220 km/h maximum is 22 km/h above the 116 hp versions and 33 km/h above 25 TFSI MT.
The lowest listed combined consumption belongs to 30 TFSI S tronic with 110 hp at 4.9 L/100 km. That is 0.1 L/100 km below 30 TFSI MT with 110 hp and 0.4 L/100 km below either 35 TFSI. The same 110 hp 30 TFSI S tronic also has the lowest city figure at 5.6 L/100 km, while 25 TFSI MT and 30 TFSI MT with 110 hp share the lowest highway figure at 4.4 L/100 km.
Among versions with measured CO₂ output, 30 TFSI S tronic with 116 hp records the lowest value at 117 g/km. All seven versions meet Euro 6.
Audi A1 Citycarver dimensions, weight, tank, and wheel size
Exterior dimensions are not measured in the supplied data for any version. Ground clearance is also not measured, and wheel sizes are not measured. Every version has a 40 L fuel tank.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Weight per horsepower |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 TFSI S tronic | 1205 kg | 1740 kg | 8.03 kg/hp |
| 35 TFSI MT | 1200 kg | 1730 kg | 8.00 kg/hp |
| 30 TFSI S tronic (116 hp) | 1170 kg | 1710 kg | 10.09 kg/hp |
| 30 TFSI MT (116 hp) | 1140 kg | 1680 kg | 9.83 kg/hp |
| 25 TFSI MT | 1130 kg | 1655 kg | 11.89 kg/hp |
| 30 TFSI MT (110 hp) | 1145 kg | 1675 kg | 10.41 kg/hp |
| 30 TFSI S tronic (110 hp) | 1175 kg | 1695 kg | 10.68 kg/hp |
The lightest version is 25 TFSI MT at 1130 kg, but it also has the least power and the highest weight-per-horsepower figure. The best ratio belongs to 35 TFSI MT at exactly 8.00 kg/hp, narrowly ahead of 35 TFSI S tronic at about 8.03 kg/hp. Choosing the 7-speed transmission adds 5 kg between the two 35 TFSI versions, 30 kg between the two 116 hp 30 TFSI versions, and 30 kg between the two 110 hp 30 TFSI versions.
Which Audi A1 Citycarver version should you buy?
Choose 35 TFSI MT if performance is the priority and you want a Manual. It combines 150 hp, 250 Nm, an 8.2-second 0–100 km/h time, a 220 km/h top speed, and the range’s best weight-to-power ratio. Its combined consumption is 5.3 L/100 km.
Choose 35 TFSI S tronic if you want the same performance with a 7-speed Robotic gearbox. It matches 35 TFSI MT for power, torque, acceleration, top speed, highway consumption, and combined consumption. Its city figure is 0.1 L/100 km higher, its kerb weight is 5 kg greater, and its measured CO₂ figure is 22 g/km lower.
The 116 hp versions provide the strongest middle-ground performance. Both reach 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and 198 km/h, making them 0.6 seconds quicker and 4 km/h faster than 30 TFSI MT with 110 hp. Between them, 30 TFSI S tronic with 116 hp uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel combined and 0.4 L/100 km less in the city, while 30 TFSI MT with 116 hp is 30 kg lighter and uses 0.1 L/100 km less on the highway.
Choose 30 TFSI S tronic with 110 hp when minimum listed combined and city consumption matters most. Its 4.9 L/100 km combined result is the best in the range, although its 191 km/h maximum is 3 km/h below 30 TFSI MT with the same power. Both take 10.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h.
The 25 TFSI MT is the lowest-output choice, with 95 hp and 175 Nm. Compared with 30 TFSI MT with 110 hp, it is 15 kg lighter but has 15 hp and 25 Nm less, takes 0.7 seconds longer to reach 100 km/h, and has a top speed lower by 7 km/h. Its combined consumption is also 0.2 L/100 km higher, so the supplied figures do not show an economy advantage over the 110 hp Manual.
Price, used-car availability, reliability, problems, colour, and comparisons with the Sportback, Allstreet, Q2, or VW T-Cross cannot be assessed from the supplied data. On the available specifications alone, 35 TFSI MT is the strongest performance choice, 30 TFSI S tronic with 116 hp is the balanced 116 hp automatic-type option, and 30 TFSI S tronic with 110 hp is the economy leader.