The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 38,900

€ 23,100

€ 38,900
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 40 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
57.2 in
103.8
169.8
106.3
172.4
169.8 in
Length
172.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.06 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
8V
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
31.97 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
41 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
684 mi
Range
835 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft