The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 26,900

€ 22,500

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
55.9
69.5
77
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
166.9
104.3
171.6
166.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.32 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
113 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
26.22 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
511 mi
Range
784 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft