The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 42,000

€ 25,800

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
55.2
70
77.4
57.8
71.8
79.3
70 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.2 in
Height
57.8 in
102.2
167.5
104.3
171.7
167.5 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.46 %

General
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
8V
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft