Car comparison

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 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 Sportback (8X)

1.4 TFSI

185 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012

ST 1.6 EcoBoost

182 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
185hp138kW
182hp136kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,290kg2,844lb
1,088kg2,399lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
712km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
3,954mm156in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,742mm69in
1,709mm67in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,489mm98in
Front track
1,477mm58in
1,492mm59in
Rear track
1,471mm58in
1,481mm58in
Trunk volume
270L
281L
Max trunk volume-
965L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
42L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 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 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost5,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
31.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 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
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI has 3 hp more than Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
1,290 kg
2,844 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 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
227 km/h
141 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI7.0 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost6.9 s

Although AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI has more power, Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 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 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
763 km
474 mi
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
712 km
442 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW
6.9 s
223 km/h
139 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 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 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 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI 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 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
185 hp
138 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
1,088 kg
2,399 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
712 km
442 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Is 202 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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