The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 45,100
€ 29,800
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 EcoBlue.
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 EcoBlue
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.48 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
8V
Generation
DEH
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
526 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
