The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 45,500
€ 29,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost.
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 1.5 EcoBoost
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.29 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.19 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
17.19 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
