The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 25,700
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
56
69.5
78.5
57.8
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
169
104.3
171.7
169 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.69 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
495 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
