The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 34,900
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Audi S3 is 7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 49.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
Audi S3
Ford Focus Electric
55.1
69.5
77
5.8
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.1 in
Height
5.8 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
172.9
165.9 in
Length
172.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Ford Focus Electric
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.01 %
General
Audi S3
Ford Focus Electric
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
Audi S3
Ford Focus Electric
155 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi S3
26 mpg
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
409 mi
Range
129 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
53.3 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Ford Focus Electric
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft







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


















