The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 28,700

€ 25,800

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost 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 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.07 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
814 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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