The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 23,500
€ 32,900
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
56
69.5
78.5
57.2
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
169
106.3
172.8
169 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.46 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
8P
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
29.14 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
35 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
510 mi
Range
409 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
510 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
127 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
127 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
