The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 45,100

€ 25,700

€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
55.3
70.3
77.4
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.3 in
Height
57.8 in
103.6
170.2
104.3
171.7
170.2 in
Length
171.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.43 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
8V
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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