Car comparison

AUDI A1 (8X) · Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSIvsFord Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

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

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AUDI A1 (8X) · Facelift 2014

1.8 TFSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012

ST 1.6 EcoBoost

200 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,088 kg
    2,399 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    276 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
192hp143kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,180kg2,601lb
1,088kg2,399lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
3,973mm156in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,709mm67in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,489mm98in
Front track
1,477mm58in
-
Rear track
1,471mm58in
-
Trunk volume
270L
276L
Max trunk volume
920L
960L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
45L
48L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI5,400 rpm1,250-5,300 rpm5,650 rpm
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost6,000 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
27.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
192 hp
143 kW
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
200 hp
149 kW

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost has 8 hp more than AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI and Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
1,088 kg
2,399 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
234 km/h
145 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI6.8 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
776 km
482 mi
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 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
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
192 hp
143 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
1,088 kg
2,399 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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