The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
190 HP
250 HP
Torque:
320 NM
360 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.9 seconds
6.5 seconds
Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 60 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Audi A3 is 10 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
316 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
880 litres
1215 litres
Audi A3 has 109 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 335 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12.4 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better