The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 29,900

€ 25,800

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
56.1
70
77.4
57.8
71.8
79.3
70 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57.8 in
102.4
167
104.3
171.7
167 in
Length
171.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.49 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
8V
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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