The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 41,000

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Ford Focus RS
56.1
70
77.4
57.9
71.8
79.5
70 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
167
104.3
172.8
167 in
Length
172.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Ford Focus RS
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
16.29 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Ford Focus RS
8V
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Ford Focus RS
137 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft