The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 32,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
56.1
70
77.4
57.2
71.9
77.9
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.1 in
Height
57.2 in
102.4
167
106.3
172.8
167 in
Length
172.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.48 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
8V
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
409 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
