The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 29,900
 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
166.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.08 %
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)

General

Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
8P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.83 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
12.83 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
567 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft