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    2012 Audi A1

    Used from

    $26,500 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.8 - 5.9 L / 100km

    About the Audi A1

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Audi A1 is a Light Luxury offered in both 3D hatchback and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $26,500 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 December of 2011.

    Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (90kW/200Nm), 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (136kW/250Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (66kW/230Nm) and 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (63kW/160Nm). Available with manual, 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 A1 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Audi A1 models from other years

    2012 Audi A1 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A1

    Attraction

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.9
      • Headroom Front: 1014
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.4
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Headroom Rear: 925
      • Headroom Rear: 937
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.0
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1396
      • Hip Room Front: 1404
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1349
      • Hip Room Rear: 1351
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.4
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1330
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1335
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 49.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1266
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1279
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Limited Edition

    Adds to Attraction:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    Removes from Attraction:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Headroom Rear: 937
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1396
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1351
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1330
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1279
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3

    Ambition

    Adds to Limited Edition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Headroom Rear: 937
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1396
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1351
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1330
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1279
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3

    S Line

    Adds to Ambition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from Ambition:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    See all 2012 Audi A1 Specs

    2012 Audi A1 Dimensions

    1422mm
    1746mm
    3954mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Audi A1 Dimensions

    2012 Audi A1 Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A1

    The most fuel efficient Audi A1 is the Ambition 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 A1Fuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.3 L/100km
    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.3 L/100km
    See all Audi A1 Fuel Economy

    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.

    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, Limited Edition, Ambition 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.

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