The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 27,900
€ 27,900
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
71.9
77.9
56.1
70
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
172.7
102.4
167
172.7 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.89 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
