The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 41,000
€ 25,600
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 8 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus RS
1421
1785
1966
1470
1823
2020
1785 mm
Width
1823 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2636
4310
2648
4390
4310 mm
Length
4390 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2648 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus RS
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1529 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
229 kg
14.98 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus RS
8V
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
345 bhp
Ford Focus RS
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
440 NM
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus RS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
10.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
10.83 kg/bhp
4.43 kg/bhp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
621 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
260 L





1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1045 L













