The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.2 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
169.4 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
15.08 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST
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 Sportback
Ford Focus ST
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 Sportback
261 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
475 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
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).
136.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft