The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 30,000

€ 31,300

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
55.9
70.3
77.4
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
169.7
106.3
172.7
169.7 in
Length
172.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.04 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
526 mi
Range
664 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft