The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 53,500
€ 27,900
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
55.6
70.9
77.4
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.6
171
106.3
172.7
171 in
Length
172.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.53 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
8V
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
21 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
422 mi
Range
835 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
153.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
