Car comparison

AUDI S1 2.0 TFSIvsAriel Nomad 2.4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI S1

2.0 TFSI

231 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Ariel Nomad

2.4

235 hp2354 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated2015-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Lightest
    670 kg
    1,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    351 hp/t
    262 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100

AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS12.0 TFSIArielNomad2.4
Power
231hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
670kg1,477lb
Gross weight
1,765kg3,891lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
27.2s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
634km394mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
3,975mm156in
3,215mm127in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,348mm92in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,452mm57in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
210L
-
Max trunk volume
860L
-
Doors
3
-
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
166g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI S1 2.0 TFSIAriel Nomad 2.4PowerTorque
  • AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Nomad 2.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS12.0 TFSI6,000 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
ArielNomad2.47,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS12.0 TFSIArielNomad2.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW

Ariel Nomad 2.4 has 4 hp more than AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI and Ariel Nomad 2.4: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
ArielNomad2.4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
ArielNomad2.4
670 kg
1,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ArielNomad2.4
201 km/h
125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI5.8 s
ArielNomad2.43.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI: 2.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
ArielNomad2.4
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
231 hp
172 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW
3.4 s
201 km/h
125 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS12.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,975 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
ArielNomad2.4
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS12.0 TFSIArielNomad2.4
Power
231 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
670 kg
1,477 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,975 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
634 km
394 mi
-
CO2 score
166 g/km
-
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S1 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S1 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 59 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 645 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 175 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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