Ford Focus 2001 vs Audi A3 2000

 
Ford Focus
2001 - 2005
Audi A3
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 100 HP102 HP
Torque: 145 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds10.9 seconds
Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Focus engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.86.8
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1030 km on highway
730 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years2 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Volkswagen Golf
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.17 m4.15 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Ford Focus is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1210 litres1110 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`5901`650
Safety:
Quality:
below average

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 (€): 8001400
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • higher safety
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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