The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
166.9 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.85 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
8P
Generation
DEH
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft