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The Audi A1 S line looks great, has a classy, high quality interior and strong residuals. It's not the cheapest supermini to buy, thanks to the Audi badge on the front, plus direct rivals like the MINI offer a more exciting driving experience.

The Audi A1 S line certainly has the desirable image and top-notch interior you'd expect of a small Audi. In fact, these criteria may go some way to justifying the rather hefty premium over the humble Volkswagen Polo, on which it shares a platform and large number of parts.

Engine-wise, the A1 S line comes in two petrol 1.4-litre TFSI units, with 123bhp and 148bhp respectively. The higher-powered unit features Audi's Cylinder on Demand technology, which shuts down cylinders when they're not needed.

On the diesel front, the only option is the punchy 1.6 TDI with 114bhp It'll do 0-62mph in 9.4 seconds, yet return more than 76mpg.