The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 35,500
€ 24,000
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
55.9
69.5
77
57.8
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
166.9
104.3
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
15.28 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
18 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
396 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
