Ford Fiesta 2017 vs Audi A1 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Fiesta) 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 (Audi A1) 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: | 120 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A1. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 610 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: | 4.04 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.41 m | |
| Ford Fiesta is 1 cm longer than the Audi A1, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Fiesta is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 303 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
984 litres | 1090 litres | |
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Audi A1 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Fiesta uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A1 (by 106 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A1, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`132 kg | 1`125 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 538 kg | 555 kg | |
| 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: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 8600 | 21 400 | |
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