The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 29,800

€ 35,500

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 3.2
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.9
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
106.3
172.7
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 3.2
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.05 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 3.2
DEH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 3.2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
50 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
695 mi
Range
396 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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