El Audi S1 It is the sportiest variant of the smallest and most accessible car of the brand with the four rings. It arrived on the market in 2010, so it is already near the end of its commercial life. This model, which falls within the B segment, received a slight update in aesthetics, equipment and engines in 2015.
We have tested this car:
Test Audi S1 Sportback. small but braveIt is one of the cars segment B with the best finishes on the market, a hallmark of Audi's usual identity. The Audi S1, the sportiest variant of the Ingolstadt utility, is available with 3 and 5-door bodies, the latter called Sportback. In addition, the German sports car uses quattro all-wheel drive to improve its efficiency in curves.
Technical characteristics of the Audi S1
As we mentioned, this car is available with two bodies: Audi S1 and Audi S1 Sportback. It uses the same platform used by the previous generation Seat Ibiza and Volkswagen Polo.
El Audi S1 (3 doors) It has exterior dimensions of 3,97 meters long, 1,74 meters wide and 1,42 meters high, offering a wheelbase of 2,47 meters. Of course, we must take into account that its interior is of only 4 seats. It has a trunk of 210 liters capacity. Its weight is 1.390 kilograms, which contrasts with the 1.150 of the "standard" versions.
El A It has the same dimensions and dimensions as the 3-door model. Also the same trunk capacity. However, this bodywork does enjoy an approved passenger compartment for 5 occupants.
Mechanical range and Audi S1 gearboxes
The Audi S1 has a 2-liter TFSI 4-cylinder in-line gasoline engine capable of developing 231 horsepower and 370 Nm of maximum torque between 1.600 and 3.000 revolutions per minute.
This engine is accompanied by a 6-speed manual transmission. Its traction is integral, and uses the famous Audi Quattro system. These figures make the German utility vehicle reach 250 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5,8 seconds.
Equipment Audi S1
For the Spanish market, the equipment possibilities of the Audi S1 are structured around a single version called S1. On it the client can add several equipment packages, as well as choose between a option list almost infinite.
Serial, the S1 You can add things like electronically adjustable sports suspension, headlights with LED technology, automatic climate control, sound system MMI with CD reader, browser, SD cards, auxiliary connection...
Among the multiple Options that S1 left to the customer's choice is the Audi Side Assist blind spot control system, active lane departure warning system and signal recognition, assisted parking system or rear parking assistance camera.
Audi S1 in video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6uNECVWig8
Audi S1 according to EuroNCAP
The Audi S1 scored 5 stars in the EuroNCAP crash tests, achieving a score of 90% for adult occupants, 79% for child protection, 49% for collisions and 86% for active safety. These results are shared with the Audi A1.
At video below we can see the safety tests and the behavior before them of the Audi A1.
Rivals of the Audi S1
The Audi S1 is a premium car with a fairly high price compared to the models of general brands. The most direct rival brands to Audi by tradition have been BMW and Mercedes, but neither of these two markets similar cars. That is why its main competition is the Mini Cooper or the DS3.
Highlights
- Premium interior finishes
- Agility
- Very energetic engine
Improvable points
- habitability
- Price
- suspension too dry
Audi S1 prices
The Audi S1 is available in our country from $36.985 of the 3-door version, up to $37.715 of the Sportback version, the 5-door. These prices are the base prices, without adding the different options available and without dealer discounts.
Audi S1 photo gallery
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