Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Audi A1 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Fiesta) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A1) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A1, but torque is 80 NM less than Audi A1. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fiesta could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 800 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: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is smaller, but higher. Ford Fiesta and Audi A1 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 267 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Ford Fiesta has 28 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 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 (kg): | 1`500 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above 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 (€): | 4600 | 8000 | |
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