The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 30,900

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
103.8
169.7
172.7 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.65 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
DEH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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