The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 39,100
€ 32,900
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
55.2
69.5
78.5
57.2
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.2 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
169.4
106.3
172.8
169.4 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.96 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
8P
Generation
DEH
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 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
439 mi
Range
409 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
