Ford Fiesta 2008 vs Audi A1 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 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: | 90 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Ford Fiesta engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Audi A1. Despite the higher power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
| Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 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 | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Ford Fiesta has 25 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`555 | 1`490 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 7200 | |
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