The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 31,400
€ 41,000
€ 31,400
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 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus RS
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
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
101.5
165.5
104.3
172.8
165.5 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus RS
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.6 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus RS
8P
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Ford Focus RS
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
352 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
200.8 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 3.2
200.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
