While the S1 was powered by a 228-horsepower turbo four that channeled its output to all four wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, the A1 40 TFSI is a front-driver, with its 197-hp 2.0-liter inline-four mated to an obligatory six-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Does Audi A1 come in automatic?

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Power is transferred from the engine to the wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox which comes as standard with a seven-speed S tronic automatic gearbox available as an option, however this does come as standard on the 197bhp model.

Is an Audi A1 manual or automatic?

All Audi A1s come as standard with a manual transmission, a five-speeder on the 1.0-litre and TDI and a six-speed item on the 1.4-litre TFSIs and S1. Both gearboxes are light and unobtrusive to use, making fast gear changes easy.