Audi A3 2000 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 27 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Audi A3 is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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