Insurance Group: 21
MPG: 68.9
CO2: 108
0-62 Mph: 8.2 secs
BHP: 141 BHP
Range: 682 miles
PROS: With an attractive price, the diesel engine provides excellent performance and cruising, low running costs and emissions. Fitted with an advanced safety kit, the car enjoys excellent resale values.
CONS: The 2.0 TDI Contrast has cramped rear seating. The sloping roofline makes the seating only suitable for children.
The diesel engine delivers excellent cruising with power of 141 bhp at 4200 rpm with torque figures at 236 lb-ft at 17500-2500 rpm. The car has excellent fuel economy at 68.9 mpg, lower than that of the Audi A1 1.6 SE, and the best performance of the Audi A1 line with a top speed of 135 mph, going from 0-62 mph in 8.2 seconds.
The car line has a long top gear to keep revs down and comes with a convenient stop and start system. The diesel engine sometimes rattles when pulling away. The A1 line's petrol models run more smoothly and quietly as compared to the diesel engine.
The 2.0 TDI Contrast is fitted with supportive seats, adjustment levers and a well organised dash with well placed and easy to understand instruments. The windows give a good exterior view and the central control unit give access to many of the car's functions.
The car has a nicely crafted exterior and a well laid out cabin with comfortable leather. It comes fitted with basic equipment and not the advanced driving technology found in standard models of other cars. The technology includes stability control, electric door mirrors, electric front windows, a stereo system, Bluetooth and MP3 connectivity, with additional features like climate control, powered seat adjustment, satellite-navigation, cruise control, auto dimming rear view mirror, rear parking sensors and a tracking device at additional prices.
The Audi A1 2.0 TDI Contrast has a big and useful boot which can accommodate ample luggage for long trips and large errands. Even though the car is a four seater, only the front seats have ample room while the rear seats are suitable for children due to the sloping roofline.
The 2.0 TDI Contrast comes with an advanced safety kit with a five out of five Euro NCAP rating. Along with the basic six air bags and anti-lock brakes it has stability control with an electronic rear differential which helps the driver safely round corners, if the car enters too quickly. Daytime running lights and automatic beam adjustment are other safety kit options offered by Audi.
The car has a three year warranty or 60,000 miles. With excellent fuel economy, the car has good green credentials with a EURO 5 emissions rating and a carbon footprint of 108 g/km, better than the 1.2 and 1.4 petrol versions but not the 1.6 diesel version of the A1 range.
The Audi A1 2.0 TDI Contrast is priced at a high value of £19,295. It and can be used comfortably for day to day tasks from school runs and grocery shopping to road trips and holidays. The car enjoys good dealer services so customers can enjoy it for longer. Additionally, the car's performance profile along with the Audi brand grant it excellent resale values.
As one of the costlier Audi cars, it is a stylish, economical, safe and proficient car for families, but offers nothing more than the SE, Sport and S line models for the extra money. For family cars, fuel economy is the priority due to the running costs and the cheapest 1.6 TDI SE model delivers better fuel efficiency than the 2.0 TDI Contrast. The 2.0 TDI Contrast is more a purchase of the heart due to its stylish appeal than its overall performance and range of technology.
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