The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 26,300
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 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Focus RS
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
165.9 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Focus RS
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.16 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Focus RS
8P
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Focus RS
127 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft