The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 27,800
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI 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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
169 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.46 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft