The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 27,900

€ 24,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
169
172.7 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
DEH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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