The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..)
€ 36,600

€ 31,900

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue.
Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
55.1
69.5
77
57.2
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.1 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
172.8
165.9 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.17 %

General
Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
8P
Generation
DEH
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
187 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.25 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
18.25 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
409 mi
Range
608 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
608 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







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