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Audi A1
Mandai score
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 22,000,003,800,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
A1 Sportback 25 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,029 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Wheelbase
2,563 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
Boot space
335 L
Kerb weight
1,165 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)
Power
116 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
9.4 sec
Top speed
203 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (1.0T) / 17.5 km/L (1.5T)
City
16.5 km/L (1.0T) / 14.5 km/L (1.5T)
Highway
22.0 km/L (1.0T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5T)
Tank size
40 L
CO₂ emissions
112 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback
Seating capacity
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI)
Engine sizes
999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Ground clearance
135 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Lowest customs duty bracket: 1.0L engine qualifies for Kenya's lowest customs tax valuation category.
- Premium Virtual Cockpit display: 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with MMI touch screen.
- Excellent 19.5+ km/L fuel economy: Low operating costs for daily urban commuting.
- Effortless city parking: Compact 4.02-meter length makes Nairobi CBD parking stress-free.
What’s not so good
- 135 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Demands proper transmission maintenance in heavy traffic.