Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsFord Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017
VS

Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

1.5 EcoBoost

150 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,245 kg
    2,745 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,245kg2,745lb
1,334kg2,941lb
Gross weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
33.0s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
932km579mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,534mm179in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,823mm72in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,648mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
372L
Max trunk volume
880L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultraFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.0 s
38.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
1,334 kg
2,941 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
224 km/h
139 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra8.2 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,000 km
621 mi
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
932 km
579 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
224 km/h
139 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.2 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultraFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
9.0 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
932 km
579 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultraFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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