The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 28,300
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST
56
69.5
78.5
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
169
104.3
171.6
169 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.48 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST
115 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
