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 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDCi

150 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • 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
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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
1,310kg2,888lb
1,462kg3,223lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,364km847mi
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
425L
372L
Max trunk volume
880L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
110g/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) 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
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
47.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 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)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
1,310 kg
2,888 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.6 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi8.7 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: 0.1 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

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
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 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 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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) Facelift 2016 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.6 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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)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
8.6 s
8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
1,136 km
706 mi
1,364 km
847 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 152 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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