Audi A1 2012 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A1) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Fiesta) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 80 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A1 is larger, but lower. Audi A1 and Ford Fiesta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 295 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Audi A1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 4600 | |
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