The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)

€ 26,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 20,500
 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
168.7 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.01 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft