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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's used prices in Australia typically range from $9,300 for the 1.6 Tdi Attraction variant and topping out at $14,000 for the Sportback 1.4 Tfsi Sport.

    There are 12 variants of the A1 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    Engine options include 1.6L turbo diesel (66kW/230Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol (90kW/200Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel (66kW/230Nm), 1.2L turbo petrol (63kW/160Nm) and 1.4L supercharged turbo petrol (136kW/250Nm). Available with 5 speed manual, 6 speed manual or 7 speed auto direct shift transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 A1 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre 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 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 3.8L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi A1 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI SPORT with a 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 1.4L S/C & T/C MPFI and uses 5.9L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 3d HatchbackPremium Unleaded5.3 L/100km
    1.4L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 3d HatchbackPremium Unleaded5.3 L/100km
    See all Audi A1 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi A1?

    You should service your A1 at your authorised Audi dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the A1's warranty.

    2012 Audi A1 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A1?

    The Audi A1 offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre 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 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION that starts from $9,300.

    The most expensive Audi A1 is the SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI SPORT that starts from $14,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A1 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION, SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION, 1.2 TFSI ATTRACTION, SPORTBACK 1.2 TFSI ATTRACTION, 1.4 TFSI AMBITION, SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI AMBITION, SPORTBACK 1.6 TDI ATTRACTION, 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION, 1.6 TDI AMBITION, 1.4 TFSI AMBITION COMP. KIT LE, 1.4 TFSI SPORT and SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI SPORT.

    The largest Audi A1 is the SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI ATTRACTION which measures 1746mm wide, 3965mm in length and sits 1448mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A1 is the SPORTBACK 1.4 TFSI SPORT which has 136kW of power from its 1.4L S/C & T/C MPFI engine.

    The Audi A1 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A1 is the 1.4 TFSI SPORT which weighs 1640 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A1 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.