The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 35,500

€ 35,500

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
55.9
69.5
77
57.2
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
166.9
106.3
172.8
166.9 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.87 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
8P
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
396 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft