Audi A3 2016 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 91 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
880 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 395 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 3800 | |
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