The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 25,700

€ 24,800

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.8
71.8
79.3
56
69.5
78.5
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.93 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
DYB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
475 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft