The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 28,700
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost 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
165.5
104.3
171.7
165.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.74 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 3.2
187.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
