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Audi S1

$ 50,400* MRLP

Latest Audi S1 ratings breakdown

9.0

Performance
9.0
Safety Technology
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Ride Quality
9.5
Infotainment & Connectivity
-
Handling & Dynamics
-
Energy Efficiency
-
Driver Technology
7.0
Value for Money
7.0
Interior Comfort & Packaging
8.0
Fit for Purpose
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2015 Audi S1 Sportback Review: Track test
Review | 9 Jan 2015

9.0

We track test the latest Audi S1 - is it worth $50K?
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Review | 4 May 2018
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Review | 16 Apr 2018
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The sweet spot: Audi A1 Sportback
Review | 21 Aug 2017
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Ken Block’s Audi S1 ‘Hoonitron’ drift car unveiled ahead of ‘Electrikhana’ debut
news | 20 Oct 2022
Ken Block and the Hoonigan team have uncovered the Audi S1 ‘Hoonitron’, set to star alongside the 54-year-old in his latest 'Gymkhana' video next week.
Drift king Ken Block is about to go public with his new electric Hoonitron
news | 9 Aug 2022
American drift king Ken Block is about to go public with his new electric Hoonitron
Audi S1: Second-generation model looking unlikely
news | 21 Nov 2018
We love the S1 here at CarAdvice, but it looks like our company car could be a one-generation wonder.
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Coming Soon: 2019 Audi A1
news | 1 May 2018
Extra-hot model could spice up the compact hatch segment
What to do when you damage a wheel
Advice | 7 Jul 2016
Gutter-jumpers, kerb-crushers, pothole-thumpers - if you fall into any of these categories then it's likely you've damaged a wheel or two during your driving career.
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2015 Audi S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro review
Owner Review | 28 Mar 2018
Manual, AWD, and Turbo. Already a recipe for a load of fun, top it off with a curb weight of 1.3 ton and a chassis small enough that every other driver on the road scoffs, wanting to overtake you, and you get the Audi S1. Plant your foot however, and they'll be left breathless. I purchased my S1 because it has a sense of purity about it. Offered solely in a 6-speed manual, and at a gawking MSRP of ~50k less (before options), it's easy to understand why there are hardly on the road, as it's pretty much eating into S3 and Golf R territory. There's no doubts about it. The car is not as practical as its Golf rivals (Golf R/GTI), or either of the S3's. The boot is tiny and poorly lit, if you're over 6ft like I am the rear passengers wont like you, and there aren't many places to store your bits and bobs. The center armrest/console is fine for storing your phone and wallet, however I frequently found myself throwing sunglasses and other handhelds into the cupholder, which struggles at accomodating even averagely sized beverages. The S Sport seats in the front have this amazing nappa leather with decent side bolstering, however for the people that intend on tackling corners regularly they could be improved. The lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is a bummer, however you are able to use your phone directly with the Audi MMI provided you have the adapter, and this works quite well, however this system does feel a little dated. If it's the most practical daily driver you are searching for, buy a Golf or an S3 instead. This isn't why you are eyeing an S1. The S1 has these headlights that look like they've been pulled straight out of the Matrix, and with the Quattro Exterior pack adds a number of features such as front and roof spoiler, 18" wheels, and numerous other touches to set it apart from other A/S1's. Towards the back the quad tail-pipes demand attention, however the exhaust note leaves a little more to be desired. On to the driving, the car feels fast. With a 5.8s 0-100 time, the car is spritely at best on paper, however the car provides fun in spoonfuls. For perspective, I also own a Golf R (MK7) that has been tuned, and I've never found the S1 to feel slow. The car has that "throw you in your seat" feeling no thanks to its torque, gear shifts are slick, and the turbo comes on low and pulls right through the rev-range. The clutch is soft and easy to drive, which is great for daily driving, however a tighter bite point might be better if you plan on pushing the car to its limits. The AWD system provides loads of grip, delivering a strong sense of confidence swooping into turns, and contributes immensely to the character of the car. It has been completely reliable in my ownership with no electrical gremlins or other nasties besides a rattling noise that has to do with the fuel lines whenever the car starts running low on fuel, and tunes are available that can take the cars power up another notch. Fuel economy is quoted in the low-7's, however in my experience I've never seen anything beginning with a 7, rather with mixed highway-city driving I will frequent 8-8.3L/100km. The tank is rather small, so whilst the car doesn't drink that much at all, you may find yourself filling up more than usual. With used prices now creeping into the 30k range, the S1 is steadily becoming an option for many who aren't encumbered by the needs of the most practical daily driver, but can't entertain the MSRP price of 50k+ before onroads, and at this pricepoint is a much more feasible option for tuning which has been done extensively overseas. It has been an amazing vehicle to own and drive for the past year, and will surely not disappoint the people out there looking for the ultimate hot-hatch.
2016 Audi S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro review
Owner Review | 23 Jun 2017
Owned for: 2 years Competitors during time of purchase: WRX, Golf GTI, Polo GTI, Fiesta ST and Clio/Megane RS. The Audi S1 comes equipped with the 2.0L EA888 Gen 3 with the Golf GTI turbo. From a reliability stand point at the time, the Audi S1 was very appealing. However, the downfall of the S1 is the limited boot space. With the Quattro differential in the rear there is no spare tyre, only a tyre repair kit. However, you are rewarded with a slick manual gearbox and an exciting platform. My S1 has no performance pack, which comes with 215/40 R 17 wheels and are wrapped with Continental Premium Contact 2, which were very quiet but left me thinking that there is more chassis than tyre. I upgraded the tyres to Bridgestone S001, which came standard with the performance pack 225/35 R18 wheels. The R18 wheels have the same width as the R17 (7.5) so you can fit 225 if you wanted to. Upgrading the tyres reveal a chassis that is highly stable in long, fast sweeping corners. You get a sense of rotation in the rear, which is then subdued by acceleration as the rear of the car settles. The rear can come out if you lift off the accelerator or tighten the steering but the ESP will catch you as the car senses the slip. I have found the ESP to not be overly intrusive in "On mode". There are 3 modes for ESP (on, sport and off). the car enjoys being thrown around the corners and when the Quattro system is utilised during exit, especially during the wet with sport mode on. I wish the car had an individual mode, the exhaust baffles are only open when Dynamic mode is chosen. However, Auto is quick to respond and is "good enough". The car is well damped, even in Dynamic mode, it won't crash and has plenty of travel but you will not be pleased when you are on a road with frequent joints. Dynamic mode is liveable and is a blast to use on a nice piece of road. The body control is night and day compared to Comfort. I have read a previous review about grabby breaks and is difficult to heel and toe but let's be honest, you don't need heel and toe during daily driving...During enthusiastic pace driving, heel and toe is easy and natural with this responsive and eager engine. The brakes are amazing, easy to modulate and durable for fun driving. This manual transmission is more sensitive to inputs compared to a WRX, which to me makes the car more engaging and makes me a better manual driver. Ground clearance on the car is superb, I get more ground clearance than a Hyundai Elantra off driveways due to short overhangs in the front and rear. I have found the fuel consumption to be exactly what Audi publishes the numbers to be. After 30,000km I am still achieving 9.0L/100km combined. The washer fluid capacity is limited. Fuel capacity is 45L, I roughly average 450-500km per tank before I really need to fill up. The car is more responsive and torquier with 98 RON with my butt dyno. The cockpit of the car is spacious (feels spacious) and logical placements of buttons. The infotainment is a generation or two behind the latest models. Front sensors do not come standard in basic trim. I enjoy the fact that you can turn off the MMI screen between the Rev counter and speedometer and focus on driving. The sound system is adequate if you do not care much for music in fine detail, BOSE is an upgraded option, which comes with nice lights surround the speakers. Technology wise, it belongs in the 2005-2010 era. No adaptive cruise control, self parking, hill hold assist (yes, that's right, you need to use the handbrake for hills!) or android/apple OS. As a couple with no kids, I have had no issues with grocery shopping. When required, the seats fold almost flat, which makes the space more useable. The seats themselves are supportive, they are not comparable to Recaro's found in the Focus RS or STi but they do a fine job in holding you in. I have size 7.5 shoes and the footwell room next to the clutch pedal is minimal. If you have size 10 shoes or larger, you may want to reconsider. The foot rest in this location has no plastic/metal cover, just carpet. I think this maybe due to the location of where the exhaust is and the car was originally designed for left hand drive. The fit and finish is top notch, being an Audi product I have not had any rattling issues from the interior compared to VW/Japanese products that I have had before. In my opinion, this car is the better alternative to the Golf GTI and Polo GTI if you want refinement, engagement (let's be honest there are a lot of DSGs out there), power and traction but only if the boot size and the size of the car itself suits your lifestyle. If you want to modify the car, you will need to upgrade the clutch and intercooler as a minimum. There are minimal aftermarket parts for this car in Australia. The tyre dimensions are unusual on this car, which can limit your choice. I haven't been able to find a set of Michelin pilot super sports or Yokohama tyres without modifying the speedometer. The base model looks can be fly under the radar. A an additional wing can be installed, with 18" diamond cut rims, which I would like to note are costly to repair compared to standard alloy. This car always puts a smile on the face. As a drives for enjoyment (not track or to the limit), the car definitely delivers.
2016 Audi S1 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Quattro Review
Owner Review | 28 Feb 2016
Older rally fans will remember the last time Audi had a car called the S1. Armed with enough spoilers, scoops and fins to shame an F1 car, it terrorised the rallying world in the 1980s, a member of the fearsome bunch of Group B rally cars that included the Ford RS200, Lancia Delta S4 and Peugeot 205 T16. If you’re too young to remember, simply search for “Walter Rohrl onboard Audi S1” on YouTube and prepare to worship a new driving hero. The Audi S1 you see here may share the same name as the terrifying 600bhp rally car, but this hot hatch isn’t its spiritual successor. That honour goes to the A1 quattro from 2012 – the most powerful A1 ever produced, with 252bhp, bodywork that wouldn’t look out of place on a WRC car and a limited production run of 333 units. When I meet Fan Bingbing, so I went saw her face in look. But look closely at the modern S1’s specs and you’ll see that it isn’t too far off its limited-edition sibling. Despite having 21bhp less, the S1 has more torque, a higher top speed and a nearly identical zero-to-100km/h time. More importantly, the S1 has the same all-wheel-drive system and 6-speed manual transmission as the A1 quattro. The S1 may look less shouty than the limited-edition A1 quattro, but it still has plenty of aesthetic flourishes to intimidate other motorists with. Inside, the seatbacks colour-coordinated to the body drive home the point this is no regular A1. Its driving position would have been near-perfect, if not for the fact that the pedals are slightly offset, just like an old Italian supercar. Maybe it’s down to how the S1 has a proper manual gearbox, but whatever it is, the S1 is everything I love about good old-fashioned driver’s cars. Sure, there are niggles, like the bone-jarring ride in the car’s Dynamic mode or the over-servoed brakes, which make it hard to heel-and-toe properly, but all in all, the S1 is probably Audi’s most grin-inducing car today. Too bad this firecracker won’t see the light of day here. Unlike the A1 quattro, which was produced in left-hand-drive only, the S1 is offered in right-hooker form, but with an estimated price in the region of Audi’s S3, it’s too expensive for Audi Singapore to import. That’s a shame, really, because while most of us could never drive like Walter Rohrl, with the S1, we could at least imagine we could.
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2015 Audi S1 Review
Owner Review | 19 Oct 2015
Audi's diminutive S1 is intended to be an entry into the marque's sports oriented S and RS ranges for younger, aspiring buyers, but as a value proposition, does it stack up?
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