Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 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) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDCi

150 hp1997 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 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
    46/100
  • 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
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    105 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,442kg3,179lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,500km932mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,997cc122cu 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
390L
372L
Max trunk volume
845L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
105g/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 2.0 TDIFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDIFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
37.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
1,442 kg
3,179 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 20162.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
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 20162.0 TDI8.3 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi: 0.5 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 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 1.0 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 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
1,500 km
932 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
220 km/h
137 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi 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 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.8 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 20162.0 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
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,442 kg
3,179 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 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
1,100 km
684 mi
1,500 km
932 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
105 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
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 47 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 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 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 400 km (249 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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