The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 24,400
€ 35,800
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
57.2
71.9
77.9
56
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.2 in
Height
56 in
106.3
172.4
101.5
168.7
172.4 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
16.9 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
DEH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
60 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
835 mi
Range
396 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
