Audi A1 Sportback (2012 – 2015) vs Ford Fiesta ST (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Audi A1 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 180 hp. The Ford Fiesta ST is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.0 s. The Audi A1 Sportback has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,140 kg against 1,163 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A1 Sportback
2012 – 2015
|
Ford
Fiesta ST
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 185 hp | 174 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 320 Nm | 244 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 11.9 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 227 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.9 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,952 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,489 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 – 1,290 kg | 1,163 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.