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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIvsFord 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)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

1.5 EcoBoost

182 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,220 km
    758 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
184hp137kW
182hp136kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,358kg2,994lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
35.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,220km758mi
Calculated
982km610mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
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
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: 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)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost6,000 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
35.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI has 2 hp more than Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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)2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
1,358 kg
2,994 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)2.0 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
222 km/h
138 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)2.0 TDI7.4 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 1.3 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)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 1.5 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)2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,220 km
758 mi
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
982 km
610 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
241 km/h
150 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW
8.7 s
222 km/h
138 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 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)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.4 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.7 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)2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
184 hp
137 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,358 kg
2,994 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 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
1,220 km
758 mi
982 km
610 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 237 km (147 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 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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