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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIvsFord Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi

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

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDCi

150 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi

  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,364 km
    847 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,462kg3,223lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,364km847mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,997cc122cu 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
390L
372L
Max trunk volume
845L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
115g/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 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi3,750 rpm2,000-3,250 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
47.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 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)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
370 Nm
273 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
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
1,462 kg
3,223 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
219 km/h
136 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi: 0.4 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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
1,100 km
684 mi
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
1,364 km
847 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
219 km/h
136 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
208 km/h
129 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 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
1,100 km
684 mi
1,364 km
847 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 264 km (164 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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