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Audi A3 8L or Ford Focus Mk1?

1996–2003 vs 1998–2004 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door

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Audi A3 8L1996–2003 · 12 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, Ambition, BasisSpecifications →Listings →
Ford Focus Mk11998–2004 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, CLSpecifications →Listings →
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Audi A3 8L1996–2003no listings
Ford Focus Mk11998–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length4,152 mmLength4,152 mm–4,442 mm
Width1,735 mmWidth1,698 mm–1,772 mm
Height1,423 mm–1,427 mmHeight1,430 mm–1,481 mm
Wheelbase2,513 mm–2,518 mmWheelbase2,615 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance120 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume350 lTrunk volume350 l–500 l
Curb weight1,090 kg–1,385 kgCurb weight1,093 kg–1,260 kg
Fuel tank55 l–62 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1996–2003Production years1998–2004
Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-doorBody typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines12Number of engines10
Power66–132 kW (90–179 hp)Power55–158 kW (75–215 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–1.9Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.8 TDCi 115
Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 1.8 T 180Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 RS
Top speed228 km/hTop speed232 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Ambiente
Items in the base trim17 · AttractionItems in the base trim17 · Ambiente
Items in the top trim26 · AmbitionItems in the top trim26 · ST170
Equipment · Comfort5 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags—
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8L or Ford Focus Mk1?

Length: Ford Focus Mk1 4,442 mm, Audi A3 8L 4,152 mm (a 290 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,615 vs 2,518 mm. Boot: 500 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8L or Ford Focus Mk1?

The most frugal Audi A3 8L uses 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Ford Focus Mk1 5.1 l/100 km (1.8 TDCi 115).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8L or Ford Focus Mk1?

The strongest Audi A3 8L makes 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 T 180); the strongest Ford Focus Mk1 158 kW (215 hp) (2.0 RS).

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