Audi A1 2018 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A1) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 115 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A1 is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A1 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1090 litres | 984 litres | |
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Audi A1 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A1 has 32 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The Ford Fiesta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A1 (by 106 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.1 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`775 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A1 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A1 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 9800 | |
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