The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 26,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.2
71.9
77.9
55.9
69.5
77
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.2 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.4
101.5
166.9
172.4 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.01 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
DEH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
835 mi
Range
511 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
