The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 27,500

€ 25,700

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
55.9
70
77.4
57.8
71.8
79.3
70 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
102.4
166.8
104.3
171.7
166.8 in
Length
171.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.88 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
8V
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.76 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
38 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft