Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 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 A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012

ST 1.6 EcoBoost

200 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,088kg2,399lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
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
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,709mm67in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,489mm98in
Front track
1,543mm61in
-
Rear track
1,514mm60in
-
Trunk volume
365L
276L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
960L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
48L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 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
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
26.1 s
27.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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
158 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
200 hp
149 kW

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,255 kg
2,767 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
244 km/h
152 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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 A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
862 km
536 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 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
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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
862 km
536 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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 A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 89 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 167 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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