The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 41,000

€ 28,100

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue.
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
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
172.4
169.4 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3292 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.1 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
8P
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
444 mi
Range
664 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft