The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 41,500
€ 28,000
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
55.2
70
77.4
57.2
71.9
77.9
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.2 in
Height
57.2 in
102.2
167.4
106.3
172.7
167.4 in
Length
172.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.51 %
General
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
