The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 42,900

€ 27,400

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost.
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
55.3
70.3
77.4
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.6
170.2
106.3
172.7
170.2 in
Length
172.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.79 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
8V
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
495 mi
Range
577 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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