The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 28,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
169.4 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.12 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
8P
Generation
DYB
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
560 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft