The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 49,900
€ 23,100
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS3 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
55.2
70.6
78.5
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.6 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.2 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
169.4
106.3
172.4
169.4 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
17.4 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
8P
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.97 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
31.97 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
18 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
409 mi
Range
835 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
71.9 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
