Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 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 A3 Sportback (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012

ST 1.6 EcoBoost

182 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Most powerful
    182 hp
    136 kW
  • Lightest
    1,088 kg
    2,399 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
180hp134kW
182hp136kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,088kg2,399lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
712km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,709mm67in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,489mm98in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,492mm59in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,481mm58in
Trunk volume
340L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,180L
965L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
42L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 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
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
31.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost has 2 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI6.8 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost6.9 s

Although Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: 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 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
846 km
526 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
228 km/h
142 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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

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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
180 hp
134 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,088 kg
2,399 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
846 km
526 mi
712 km
442 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 282 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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