The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 53,500

€ 30,700

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
55.6
70.9
77.4
57.9
71.8
79.3
70.9 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
103.6
171
104.3
171.7
171 in
Length
171.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.28 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
8V
Generation
DYB
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 ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
182 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
888 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft