2011 Audi A1 vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, both 2011 Audi A1 and 2011 Renault Duster were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Audi A1. (85 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Duster weights approximately 160 kg more than 2011 Audi A1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Audi A1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A1. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A1 | 2011 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A1 | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3954 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1416 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2673 mm |
