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:
Automatic
Manual
Engine:
1.6 Diesel
1.6 Diesel
Performance
Power:
110 HP
115 HP
Torque:
250 NM
270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.7 seconds
10.9 seconds
Audi A3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Audi A3 is 10 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
362 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
880 litres
1062 litres
Audi A3 has 63 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 182 litres).
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
