Comparison: width Audi A1 vs. competitors 2025

Let's talk about the Audi A1, a car so cleverly packaged that it could outsmart a fox wrapped in a Rubik’s Cube. The current model sits firmly with a width of 1740 mm, a figure that might not drop jaws in awe, but believe me, in the world of compact luxury hatchbacks, it's as thoughtfully designed as a Swiss Army knife. Designed for the city, but with an edge that suggests it might just eat a Ford Fiesta for breakfast, the A1 doesn’t skimp on style or substance. It’s the Little Audi That Could, bringing a slice of premium to the often dreary world of compact cars.

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Audi models
Variants

Audi A1 - How has the width changed over the generations?

Now, a quick delve into history reveals that the A1 has kept its width pretty constant across generations, from the early days of the A1 8X (2010-2014) to its facelift version (2014-2018). Both generations proudly boast a width of 1740 mm, which suggests that Audi found a sweet spot for city maneuvering and parking, but didn’t see the need to mess with perfection. It’s as if they cracked the code for compact luxury width and then decided, ‘Why tinker with brilliance?’ And frankly, who can blame them?

Audi A1 generations

Audi A1 generations
Generation year	Width
A1, Model year 2010 (8X)	1740 mm
A1, Model year 2014 (8X (1. Facelift))	1740 mm
A1, Model year 2018 (GB)	1740 mm

A1, Model year 2010 (8X)1740 mm

1,740

A1, Model year 2014 (8X (1. Facelift))1740 mm

1,740

A1, Model year 2018 (GB)1740 mm

1,740

The difference in width between first generation (8X) from 2010 and last generation (GB) from 2018 is 0cm mm.

The width of the current generation of A1 is 1740 mm.

Variants

Audi A1 variants: A1 allstreet vs. A1 citycarver vs. A1 Sportback

Width: Audi A1 variants
Variant name	Width
A1 allstreet	1756 mm
A1 citycarver	1756 mm
A1 Sportback	1740 mm

A1 allstreet1756 mm

1,756

A1 citycarver1756 mm

1,756

A1 Sportback1740 mm

1,740

The width compared to other Audi models

Looking at the broader Audi family, the A1 is like the younger sibling who’s nimble and agile - probably plays a lot of sports. Its width is comparatively diminutive next to the likes of the Audi A3 Sportback and A3 Limousine, both stretching a more substantial 1816 mm across. Then there’s the Q2 and the SQ2, making the A1 look positively svelte at 1794 and 1802 mm wide respectively. But here's the kicker: the A1's size makes it a wizard at slipping through tight city spaces where its brawnier siblings might shy away. It’s the compact Audi with a license to thrill (and squeeze through that gap in traffic).

Audi A1 vs other current cars by Audi

Width: A1 vs. other models by Audi
Variant name	Width
A1 Sportback	1740 mm
A1 allstreet	1756 mm
A1 citycarver	1756 mm
Q2	1794 mm
SQ2	1802 mm
A3 Sportback	1816 mm
S3 Sportback	1816 mm
Q3 Sportback	1843 mm
Q3	1849 mm
RS3 Limousine	1851 mm
RS3 Sportback	1851 mm
RS Q3	1851 mm
RS Q3 Sportback	1851 mm
A5 Avant	1860 mm
A5 Limousine	1860 mm
S5 Avant	1860 mm
S5 Limousine	1860 mm
Q4 e-tron	1865 mm
Q4 e-tron Sportback	1865 mm
A6 Limousine	1875 mm
A6 Avant )	1886 mm
A6 Limousine )	1886 mm
S6 Limousine )	1886 mm
Q5	1900 mm
Q5 Sportback	1900 mm
SQ5	1900 mm
SQ5 Sportback	1900 mm
A6 allroad )	1902 mm
A6 e-tron Sportback	1923 mm
S6 e-tron Avant	1923 mm
S6 e-tron Sportback	1923 mm
e-tron	1935 mm
e-tron Sportback	1935 mm
Q6 e-tron	1939 mm
Q6 e-tron Sportback	1939 mm
A8 )	1945 mm
S8 )	1945 mm
RS e-tron GT	1964 mm
S e-tron GT	1964 mm
SQ6 etron	1965 mm
SQ6 etron Sportback	1965 mm
Q7	1970 mm
SQ7	1970 mm
e-tron S	1976 mm
e-tron S Sportback	1976 mm
Q8	1995 mm
SQ8	1995 mm
RS Q8	2007 mm

A1 Sportback 1740 mm

1,740

A1 allstreet 1756 mm

1,756

A1 citycarver 1756 mm

1,756

Q2 1794 mm

1,794

SQ2 1802 mm

1,802

A3 Sportback 1816 mm

1,816

S3 Sportback 1816 mm

1,816

Q3 Sportback 1843 mm

1,843

Q3 1849 mm

1,849

RS3 Limousine 1851 mm

1,851

RS3 Sportback 1851 mm

1,851

RS Q3 1851 mm

1,851

RS Q3 Sportback 1851 mm

1,851

A5 Avant 1860 mm

1,860

A5 Limousine 1860 mm

1,860

S5 Avant 1860 mm

1,860

S5 Limousine 1860 mm

1,860

Q4 e-tron 1865 mm

1,865

Q4 e-tron Sportback 1865 mm

1,865

A6 Limousine 1875 mm

1,875

A6 Avant ) 1886 mm

1,886

A6 Limousine ) 1886 mm

1,886

S6 Limousine ) 1886 mm

1,886

Q5 1900 mm

1,900

Q5 Sportback 1900 mm

1,900

SQ5 1900 mm

1,900

SQ5 Sportback 1900 mm

1,900

A6 allroad ) 1902 mm

1,902

A6 e-tron Sportback 1923 mm

1,923

S6 e-tron Avant 1923 mm

1,923

S6 e-tron Sportback 1923 mm

1,923

e-tron 1935 mm

1,935

e-tron Sportback 1935 mm

1,935

Q6 e-tron 1939 mm

1,939

Q6 e-tron Sportback 1939 mm

1,939

A8 ) 1945 mm

1,945

S8 ) 1945 mm

1,945

RS e-tron GT 1964 mm

1,964

S e-tron GT 1964 mm

1,964

SQ6 etron 1965 mm

1,965

SQ6 etron Sportback 1965 mm

1,965

Q7 1970 mm

1,970

SQ7 1970 mm

1,970

e-tron S 1976 mm

1,976

e-tron S Sportback 1976 mm

1,976

Q8 1995 mm

1,995

SQ8 1995 mm

1,995

RS Q8 2007 mm

2,007

How does the width of the Audi A1 compare to it's nearest competitors?

But how does our plucky protagonist stand against its main stage rivals? Well, sit down, fasten your seatbelt, because here we go. Compared to the Opel Ampera and its 1787 mm of width, the A1 whispers, ‘I’m leaner and meaner,’ by a small but significant margin. The Fiesta hall monitor, Ford Focus, stretches its arms to a wider 1702 mm, making the A1 the more refined choice for slipping into those ‘compact only’ spots. On the artier end of the spectrum, the MINI MINI winks with a width of 1688 mm, suggesting that while it’s slightly more petite, the A1 still leads with its perfect blend of size and luxury. The A1 doesn’t just compete; it sets the bar for premium compact maneuverability and style.

Audi A1 vs. similar cars

Width: Audi A1 vs. similar cars
Car model	Width
Citroen DS 4 2011	1810 mm
Saab 9000 1985	1806 mm
Infiniti Q30 2015	1805 mm
KIA cee´d 2021	1800 mm
Fiat Stilo 2001	1784 mm
Fiat Sedici 2006	1775 mm
Nissan Pulsar 2014	1768 mm
Toyota Auris 2007	1760 mm
Fiat Bravo 1995	1755 mm
SEAT Leon 1999	1742 mm
Fiat Brava 1995	1741 mm
Audi A1 2018	1740 mm
Rover Streetwise 2003	1736 mm
Suzuki SX4 2006	1730 mm
Alfa Romeo 147 2001	1729 mm
VW Beetle 1998	1724 mm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008	1720 mm
Toyota Avensis 1998	1710 mm
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995	1710 mm
Hyundai i20 2009	1710 mm
Ford Focus 1998	1702 mm
Nissan Primera 1990	1700 mm
Citroen Xsara 1997	1697 mm
Nissan Tiida 2008	1695 mm
Rover 45 2000	1695 mm
Nissan Almera 1995	1690 mm
MG ZR 2001	1688 mm
Mitsubishi Space Star 2020	1665 mm
VW up! 2016	1645 mm
Suzuki Celerio 2014	1600 mm
Opel KARL 2015	1595 mm