The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 25,700
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
55.1
69.5
77
57.8
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.1 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
171.7
165.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.85 %
General
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
19 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
409 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
