2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Audi A3
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Audi A3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Focus (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Focus | A3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
