The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 43,100
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus RS
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
170.2 in
Length
172.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus RS
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.57 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus RS
8V
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
10.84 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft