The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 26,600
€ 27,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
71.9
77.9
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
106.3
172.7
166.8 in
Length
172.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
8V
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
48 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
758 mi
Range
835 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
