The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
€ 29,800

€ 32,800

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.84 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 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 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 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
695 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft