The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 38,400

€ 29,800

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.5
169.8
106.3
172.7
169.8 in
Length
172.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.68 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
8V
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
1657 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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