Audi A1 Vs MINI

British buyers love superminis, because they often serve up decent boot and passenger space but are compact and can be fun to drive - plus they’re easy to park. Upmarket offerings such as the Audi A1 and MINI carry features down from more premium segments, yet they retain small dimensions and low running costs. The new Audi A1 aims to bring tech from the brand’s high-end models and blend it with a compact, stylish body at an affordable price. But it has tough competition here, because our favourite car in this class has plenty of appeal in those areas and is great fun to drive. With a new platform and some advanced tech, then, can the latest A1 take on the MINI and win? For: Lots of cutting-edge technology, sharp looks, interior feels more spacious than the MINI’s. Against: Doesn’t offer much more than a VW Polo, not as good to drive as the Brit. Audi has completely overhauled its A1 supermini. It’s now based on the VW Group’s MQB A0 platform and features a new exterior look, a refreshed cabin design and plenty of up-to-the-minute technology.

You’ll notice the Audi’s striking new grille and front bumper straight away, while the rest of the car apes this with a typically evolutionary design. On the inside there’s a simple, clean layout with some soft-touch materials used in key places. However, some cost-saving hard plastics are still to be found in key areas like the doors, and the design is much more plain than its competitor. The upgraded infotainment system (part of the £1,650 Technology Pack) on our test car is superb, though, and really helps the Audi stand out from its rival, even with the MINI’s own optional system fitted. Still, one of the Audi’s biggest flaws is the cabin, because it doesn’t have the upmarket air of the MINI on the inside. Despite its higher list price, in certain areas the A1 looks and feels similar to the cheaper Volkswagen Polo, while the MINI has a unique and interesting design that helps to justify its premium price.

The other thing that sets the two apart is the way they drive. The MINI is more fun than the Audi and its more sophisticated-feeling chassis makes the car seem more playful, without losing any maturity. It’s not that the Audi is bad to drive; it has direct steering, good grip and a decent gearchange. But it misses out on the MINI’s entertaining balance, more involving steering and great driving position. It also doesn’t ride as well as the British model. It fidgets over harsh surfaces and isn’t as smooth around town, either. This lumping and bumping means the Audi isn’t as settled as its competitor. The engine has a power disadvantage, too, but the A1’s low kerbweight of 1,105kg and shorter gear ratios helped it against the 1,160kg MINI. From 30-70mph the Audi took 9.2 seconds, only 0.3 seconds behind its more powerful rival. The A1 also needed just 4.6 seconds to go from 30-50mph in third gear, while the MINI took 5.4 seconds to do the same. Again the A1 beat the MINI in fourth, taking 6.3 seconds compared with 6.7 seconds.

The Audi’s engine is also a little quieter than the MINI’s three-cylinder unit when revved, although it doesn’t sound as sweet so it’s less characterful. Standard equipment on Sport trim includes 16-inch alloys, LED headlights, air-conditioning, a 10.25-inch digital screen in place of traditional analogue dials and MMI radio plus, which brings an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Infotainment: Optional 10.1-inch touchscreen display uses similar interface to latest Audi A6 and A7 models; it works really well and looks very upmarket in a supermini. Virtual Cockpit: 10.25-inch digital display instead of analogue dials is useful and adds to the A1’s hi-tech appeal. Materials: Material quality isn’t as solid as in the MINI, because some of the plastics look cheap and the design is simpler. For: Great fun to drive, high-quality interior, stylish design. Against: Fuel economy worse than the A1’s, expensive options. The latest version of the MINI Cooper was launched last year and features new LED lights and some more kit.

MINI also overhauled its trim line-up as part of the update, so it’s more traditional than before; Cooper refers only to the car’s engine (a 134bhp 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol), and the trim level choice is now Classic, Sport or Exclusive. Engineers didn’t need to change much with the updated MINI, because it was already among the best drivers’ cars in its class. In both three and five-door form the baby Brit is a delight from behind the wheel, thanks to quick and direct steering, lots of cornering grip and a punchy engine. Our car came with the £600 adaptive suspension upgrade, which means you can switch to the Sport setting for stiffer damping, although changing driving modes doesn’t make that much difference. That’s not too much of an issue because in the default setting the well-judged suspension set-up allows enough compliance to retain composure so as not to feel unsettled on rough roads.

118-mile Range, Charges 80 Percent In 30 Minutes

The world champion in efficiency. FRANKFURT/WOLFSBURG - In a double premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main (10th to 22nd September) Volkswagen will be unveiling two new and extremely efficient electric cars: the e-up! Golf. The German carmaker is thus transferring two full-production bestsellers into the era of electric mobility. Both zero-emission cars are perfect for everyday use, four-door models in all cases and fully equipped. They include these standard features: automatic climate control, remote controlled parking heating/ventilation (air conditioning and heating), radio-navigation system, heated windscreen, alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights and in the case of the e-Golf all-LED headlights. They also lead the way in efficiency: in travelling 100 kilometres, the e-up! 11.7 kWh of power, making it the efficiency world champion, as no rival matches this figure. Two classes larger, the e-Golf also achieves an excellent figure of 12.7 kWh/100 km1. The result is that driving 100 km in the e-up!

€3.022 and with the e-Golf €3.282. Silently dynamic. Despite their great efficiency both the e-Golf and the e-up! Even as cars with conventional drive systems both these Volkswagen models already have superior suspension. As a result of the low centre of gravity of the batteries integrated in space-saving manner within the car floor, the handling now becomes even crisper. Both newcomers also profit from a specific dynamic characteristic of electric cars: the practically silent electric motors generate a level of starting torque from standstill that is otherwise experienced only in cars of much greater horsepower. The motors, gearboxes and batteries of the e-up! Golf are in-house developments, produced in German Volkswagen components plants. Golf facts and figures. The e-Golf, one of a number of cars making its world premiere in Frankfurt, is powered by an 85 kW1 / 115 PS1 electric motor. Like the motor in the e-up! 12,000 rpm and makes its maximum starting torque of 270 Nm available right from the off.

The result is that the front-wheel drive e-Golf reaches 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds. On motorways the top speed of the five-seat Volkswagen is electronically limited to 140 km/h1. IAA. Its electric motor - as in the e-Golf a synchronous motor - produces 60 kW / 82 PS. Right from a standing start it thrusts 210 Nm onto the powered front axle. The four-seater achieves the sprint up to 60 km/h in 4.9 seconds and reaches 100 km/h within 12.4 seconds. Top speed: 130 km/h. Range levels tailored to commuters. From a single battery charge (18.7 kWh) the e-up! 160 km, while for the e-Golf, due to its larger battery (24.2 kWh), the figure is up to 190 km1. D1', 'D2', 'D3' and 'B') help drivers to get the maximum range out of each charge. Powertrain and fuel strategy. Volkswagen set out its roadmap for the future and thus also the starting point for electric vehicles such as the e-up!

Golf back in the past decade with a structured powertrain and fuel strategy. This strategy assigns realistic timeframes to the introduction of new, alternative drive systems, such as hybrid, electric and hydrogen. 2013 is a key year for electric mobility. In the future Volkswagen will continue to rely on an intelligent mix of the most efficient drive systems. In this respect, battery electric systems - as will be shown by the new e-up! Golf - are both a sensible and essential addition. The reasons for this are obvious: first, electric vehicles enable large-scale utilisation of renewable energy sources (wind, solar, hydro) to power automobiles. For example, when it launches the e-up! Germany this autumn, Volkswagen will be offering the ideal electrical power for the car ("BluePower"). This energy, generated without CO2 emissions, comes exclusively from hydro-electric generating plants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Supply and sales partners are the German company LichtBlick SE and the Volkswagen Bank. Electric cars also offer emissions relief to metropolitan areas based on their drive technology which always features zero local emissions.

Mazda CX-5 And VW Tiguan SUV Comparison: Which Is better?

In recent years, the compact crossover SUV has become a dominant pressure within the market. The Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR-V, and the Nissan Rogue are the three heavy hitters within the section. Through August, the trio accounted for roughly 40% of the greater than 2 million compact SUVs bought in the US. But those seeking to stray from the mainstream have a bevy of strong contenders to contemplate, together with the Mazda CX-5 and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The second-era Mazda CX-5 debuted for the 2017 mannequin 12 months and has been a hit with both critics and customers. The second-technology Volkswagen Tiguan is all-new for the 2018 model year. It's roomier, extra environment friendly, and accessible with a number of trendy tech features. In some ways, the gen-two Tiguan allowed VW to repair many of the shortcomings that plagued the gradual-promoting mannequin it replaced. Only the long-wheelbase version of the Tiguan will likely be obtainable in the US. Sold in other markets as the Tiguan Allspace, the US Tiguan is 8.5 inches longer than the standard model.

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The concept automobile's battery pack, which is made up of 312 cells and has a total capability of forty three kilowatt hours, is accommodated in space-saving vogue beneath the cargo area floor. The cargo space capability thus stays unchanged. Depending on car configuration, the battery unit allows a spread of more than 200 kilometres. Subject to ample charging current capacity, the batteries can be charged back up to eighty per cent in forty five minutes. The e-Crafter's design already takes into account future battery developments, with which - relying on buyer requirements and specification - freely configurable ranges of as much as 400 kilometres turn into attainable. These are very attention-grabbing prospects for many industries, not just these operating on metropolis centre roads. The brand new e-Crafter concept car units itself other than the diesel variations via particular Reef Blue Metallic paintwork, matching painted bumpers and protective side strips and a blue bar on the radiator grille. The silent Crafter may also be recognised from the entrance by the signature C-shape of the daytime working lights, the everyday identifying function of Volkswagen electric autos. The cockpit differs from the diesel variations in that it has a 'power meter' instead of a rev counter, a leather steering wheel with blue decorative stitching and titanium black seats with blue trim. The cargo space is already appropriately geared up for the challenges of tomorrow, that the courier companies sector particularly is set to face. The cargo ground elements, including ProSafe load-lashing system, Flex-Rack set-up and Globelyst shelving system, come from upgrade specialists Sortimo. The concept vehicle being proven at the IAA has additionally been given a service station, wherein replacement batteries for these particular cargo e-bikes may be stored and charged.

Up till now now we have seen water pumps, power steering, air conditioning compressors, but not turbos. The primary question is obvious, why an electric turbo? Since new turbocharged engines were began for use on the earth of competitors, this technology has progressed considerably. For the engines of single seater Formula 1 cars, a hybrid turbo is used known as MGU-H (Motor Generator Unit-Heat). This turbo continues to be just like standard turbos because it uses a turbine accelerated by the exhaust gas to compress the intake fuel. The big distinction from the traditional turbo is that between the turbines there's an electric motor that can speed up the intake turbine. This electric motor eliminates turbo lag, which is the time that elapses from the second the accelerator is pressed till the stress in the intake manifold will increase. This system allows the turbine to be accelerated and braked relying on the power demand, subsequently the turbo control solenoid valve and the variable geometry vanes will not be required, although to realize speedy deceleration it still incorporates a blow-off valve.