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Audi A7 vs Ford Focus comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 27,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Ford Focus?

Audi A7 vs Ford Focus: Key differences

Audi A7

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Focus is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers substantially more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.7 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is somewhat faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Ford Focus tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Focus offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is markedly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers noticeably more boot space – 535 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A7 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,390 L, about 36 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries very slightly more – 600 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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4.6 (1 Reviews)
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28 Dec 2025, 23:33:18

Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
117 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
392 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
495 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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