Audi A1 2010 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 109 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 23 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 141 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 1.9 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 285 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 | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 660 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 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: | 270 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.6 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`590 | 1`490 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 2600 | |
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