The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 41,000
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Audi S3
Ford Focus RS
55.1
69.5
77
57.9
71.8
79.5
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.1 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
172.8
165.9 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Ford Focus RS
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Audi S3
Ford Focus RS
8P
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Audi S3
Ford Focus RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
409 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
