The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 33,000
€ 29,800
€ 33,000
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 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
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
101.5
165.9
106.3
172.7
165.9 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.21 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
8P
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 3.2
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
16 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
355 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
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
