Audi A3 8Y or Ford Focus Mk4?

2020–present vs 2018–2025 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: A3 8Y 4,495 mm, Focus Mk4 4,668 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8Y 425 l, Focus Mk4 608 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8Y 1.5 l/100 km, Focus Mk4 4 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8Y 81–180 kW, Focus Mk4 70–206 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8Y 30 items (Basis), Focus Mk4 34 items (Trend).
On Autodrom: A3 8Y from €27,000 (1 listing); no Focus Mk4 is listed right now.

Audi A3 8Y2020–present · 14 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €27,000 →

Ford Focus Mk42018–2025 · 10 engines · Trend, Titanium, ST-Line, Cool & ConnectSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €27,000	Ford Focus Mk42018–2025no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,343 mm–4,495 mm	Length4,378 mm–4,668 mm
Width	Width1,816 mm	Width1,825 mm–1,844 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,449 mm	Height1,454 mm–1,481 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–425 l	Trunk volume341 l–608 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,508 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank47 l–52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2018–2025
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power81–180 kW (110–245 hp)	Power70–206 kW (95–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 40 TFSI e	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.5 EcoBlue 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 45 TFSI e	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Trend
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim34 · Trend
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Advanced	Items in the top trim39 · Titanium
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€27,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8Y or Ford Focus Mk4?

Length: Ford Focus Mk4 4,668 mm, Audi A3 8Y 4,495 mm (a 173 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 608 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8Y or Ford Focus Mk4?

The most frugal Audi A3 8Y uses 1.5 l/100 km (40 TFSI e); the most frugal Ford Focus Mk4 4 l/100 km (1.5 EcoBlue 95).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8Y or Ford Focus Mk4?

The strongest Audi A3 8Y makes 180 kW (245 hp) (45 TFSI e); the strongest Ford Focus Mk4 206 kW (280 hp) (ST 2.3 EcoBoost).

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