The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
€ 36,600

€ 20,300

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
55.1
69.5
77
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.1 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
171.6
165.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.6 %

General
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Performance
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft