Audi A1 2010 User Manual

JANUARY 2011

PO Box 4041

Manuka ACT 2603

a1_10.doc Rated: 2011
Revised 22/10/2012

Crash Test Results

New Car Safety

AUDI A1

From 2010 Front+side+head airbags

Safety
Rating

Occupant Protection Score

32.75 out of 37

Variant: 1.2 TFSI 3 door Eng: 1.2 litre

Kerb mass: 1120 kg Category: CAR - SMALL

Vehicles built: 2010 Tested by Euro NCAP

Important note: The 3-door left-hand-drive European
model was tested by Euro NCAP. ANCAP was provided
with technical information which showed that the rating
applies to 5-door (Sportback) petrol variants.

Model History and Safety Features

The tested model of Audi A1 was introduced in Australia
during 2010. This rating applies to all petrol variants,
including the 5-door Sportback.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side
curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS),
electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and electronic
stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat
belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce
slack in the event of a crash.

OCCUPANT PROTECTION: 5 Stars

The A1 scored 14.9 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The
passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a
slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for the driver.

The vehicle scored 13.85 out of 16 in the side impact crash
test. There was a moderate risk of serious chest injury for
the driver. A further two points were scored in the optional
pole test.

FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TEST

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts,
chest 3.23 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.67 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the
offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards
by 14 mm and downwards 28mm. The steering wheel hub
moved 22mm forward, 10 mm upward and 1 mm sideways.
The front ("A") pillar moved 12 mm rearwards. All doors
remained closed during the crash. After the crash the all
doors could be opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact
was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's
head was cushioned by the airbag.

SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest

2.09 pts, abdomen 3.76 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test,
since it had head-protecting side airbags. The
manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and
the vehicle earned a further two points.

PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION Marginal

Protection offered by the bumper to pedestrians' legs was
good. The front edge of the bonnet was poor in almost
every area tested. The bonnet was rated as good in most
areas where a child's head might hit. However, for those
areas likely to be struck by an adult's head, the protection
offered was predominantly poor.

PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION

Tested by Euro NCAP v5

Child head impacts

8.08

Adult head impacts

3.50

Upper leg impacts

0.17

Lower leg impacts

6

Total (out of 36)

17.74

April 2007

PO Box 1555

Canberra ACT

Australia 2601

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Offset crash test at 64km/h

Whiplash
Protection

TECHNICAL DATA - AUDI A1 - From 2010

INJURY MEASUREMENTS

Body region

Offset Crash Test at 64km/h

(v5.1)

Side Impact Crash

Test at 50km/h

(v5.1)

Driver

Passenger

Driver

Head HIC

265

237

79

Acceleration (g for 3ms)

41.7

36.1

29.0

Neck - Shear (kN)

0.58

0.42

-

Tension (kN)

1.31

0.77

-

Extension (Nm)

13.4

17.9

-

Chest Accln (g for 3ms)

- - -

Compression (mm)

27.37

16.86

31.54

Viscous criterion (m/s)

0.13

0.05

0.41

Abdomen - Force (kN) - -

1.09

Pelvis - Force (kN) - -

1.71

Upper legs Force (kN) Left

0.10

1.00

Right

0.23

0.10

Knee displ (mm) Left

0.00

0.00

Right

0.00

0.00

Lower legs Force (kN) Left

1.88

2.24

Right

2.50

2.09

Index (Upper/Low) Left

0.41 /0.21

0.45 /0.17

Right

0.47 /0.45

0.41/0.23

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole Test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 2 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head No deduction
Chest No deduction
Upper leg Variable & conc. loading No deduction
Lower leg No deduction
Foot score Score 4 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest No deduction

Safety features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the
latest specifications.

Driver airbag

S

Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake
distribution / Brake Assist

S/S/S

Passenger front airbag

S

Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC,
ESP, VSA)

S#
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection

S

3 point centre rear seat belt

S

Side airbags, front seats - head protection

S

Whiplash Protection (RCAR protocol)

Good

Side airbags, rear seats - head protection

S

Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver

S

Driver knee airbag

X

Intelligent seat belt reminder - front
passenger

S
Seat belt pretensioners (Front/Rear outboard)

S/X

Intelligent seat belt reminder - rear seats

X#

Key: # Rear seat belt reminder standard in Europe

S = standard on all variants

O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants

V= not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants

X = not available on any variant

# ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008