Audi A3 Sportback (2008 – 2011) vs Ford Focus 5 Doors (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Audi A3 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 225 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 241 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,260 kg against 1,337 kg. At 4,359 mm, the Ford Focus 5 Doors is 69 mm longer than the Audi A3 Sportback.
| Specification |
Audi
A3 Sportback
2008 – 2011
|
Ford
Focus 5 Doors
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 250 hp | 225 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 12.1 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 249 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 9.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 – 4,290 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,260 – 1,550 kg | 1,337 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.