The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 25,900
€ 27,900
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169
106.3
172.7
169 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.03 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
8P
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22.93 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
36 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
670 mi
Range
835 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
670 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
