The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 29,800
€ 22,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.72 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
DEH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
695 mi
Range
444 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
