Ford Focus 2011 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 Audi A3 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Audi A3 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 7 cm longer than the Audi A3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1104 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6200 | |
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