The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 29,900
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost.
Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost 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 EcoBoost 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 EcoBoost
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.24 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
8P
Generation
DEH
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft