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Audi A1 Sportback vs Mini 5dr vs Peugeot 208

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One thing’s for sure: the

Mini nishes last. It still

has some real merits –

namely the quality of its

interior and the excellent

infotainment systems you

can add as optional extras

• but with every year that

passes, its uncomfortable

ride, poky boot and poor

safety provisions become

harder to overlook. It’s also

the costliest option no

matter how you’re buying.

And don’t be

hoodwinked by the

advertising campaigns;

if you’re looking for

something fun to drive,

you’d actually be better off

with the Audi A1. That car

is a demonstrably better

all-rounder with few real

weaknesses, and its slow

depreciation makes it the

cheapest long-term option

for those buying outright.

The 208 just edges the

win, though. It’s cheaper

than the A1 if you’re

signing up to a nance

agreement or you’re

a company car driver,

comes better equipped

and, at least in terms of

the quality of the materials,

has the more upmarket

interior. Just make sure the

driving position works for

you before buying.

For Eye-catching,

plush-feeling

interior; lots of

standard kit;

comfortable ride;

cheapest on PCP

nance; quietest

Against Not much

fun to drive; awed

driving position;

so-so infotainment

Recommended

options

Metallic paint

(£545)

For Comfortable

ride; most agile

and enjoyable to

drive; good crash

protection; slowest

depreciation

Against Interior

not that special for

the price; average

infotainment

Recommended

options

Contrasting roof

(£425), metallic

paint (£575)

Peugeot 208

Audi A1 Sportback

For Best for interior

quality; punchy

engine; excellent

infotainment

upgrades

Against Bumpy

ride; poor safety

provisions; pricey to

own; noisiest; poor

gearshift; thirstiest

Recommended

options

Driving Assistant

Pack (£800),

Navigation

Pack (£900)

Mini 5dr

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