The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 30,000
€ 23,100
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
55.9
70.3
77.4
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.2 in
103.8
169.7
106.3
172.4
169.7 in
Length
172.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.06 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
8V
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
144 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
31.97 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
526 mi
Range
835 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
