The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 21,000
€ 35,500
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
55.9
69.5
77
57.2
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
172.8
165.5 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.14 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
8P
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
