The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 27,900
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
172.7 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Active 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 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 Active 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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
835 mi
Range
526 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 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
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft