The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 29,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
166.5 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.89 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Performance

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft