Ford Fiesta 1999 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Audi A2. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fiesta could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 370'000 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 Audi A2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford KA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A2 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.55 m | |
| Ford Fiesta and Audi A2 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
930 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage space. Ford Fiesta has 140 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 155 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A2, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`460 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A2, so Ford Fiesta quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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