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Latest Audi A1 does less than 100
publication date: Jun 21, 2011
The price of progress in the Audi A1 1.6 TDI falls
even further from this week as an even more fuel efficient version of
the frugal premium sub-compact hatchback shrugs off road tax and the
London congestion charge through a lower 99g/km CO2 output.
Improved 74.3mpg economy potential, and unchanged prices for the SE,
Sport and S line models ranging from £14,480 to £17,865, also help to
make the thriftiest A1 even more desirable. |  | Further optimisation of the fuel system and engine
management unit has reduced the CO2 output of the A1 1.6 TDI from
105g/km to 99g/km, and boosted its official combined economy figure from
70.6mpg to 74.3mpg.
As before, the achievement of these outstanding
figures is aided by engine start-stop and energy recuperation systems.
The
performance delivered by the turbo charged and directly injected common
rail unit also remains as keen as ever. The A1 1.6 TDI with five-speed
manual transmission sprints from rest to 62mph in 10.5 seconds, and
where conditions allow can reach a top speed of 118mph.
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