The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
€ 38,200
€ 21,900
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
166.5
104.3
171.6
166.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.99 %
General
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
Performance
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
