The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 29,700
		
					 
					€ 25,800
					
					 
					€ 29,700
					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 1.8 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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
				
				Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
					Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost 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 1.8 TFSI
					Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
				2921 lb
					Curb Weight
					3007 lb
				3990 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4189 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								86 lb
									2.86 %
								 
								General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
					Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
				8V
	
					Generation
					DYB
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					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 1.8 TFSI
					Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
					1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
						at 5100 rpm
					Power
					148 hp
						at 6000 rpm
					Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
						178 hp
						148 hp
						Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1250 rpm
					Max. Torque
					177 lb‑ft
						at 1600 rpm
					Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
						184 lb‑ft
						177 lb‑ft
						Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
					Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
					Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
				
							
							
							144 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							129 mph
						
					7.2 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
328 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
420 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
						16.41 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					20.32 lb/hp
						
				Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
						16.41 lb/hp
						20.32 lb/hp
						Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
					Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						42 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						39 mpg
						
					
				Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
						42 mpg
						39 mpg
						Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
					34 mpg
					city
					28 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					50 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						555 mi
					Range
					560 mi
				Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
						555 mi
						560 mi
						Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
					Environmental Impact
	
				106.1 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 1.8 TFSI
						106.1 kWh
						115.6 kWh
						Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				209 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					225 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
					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
				
















