The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 23,500

€ 38,200

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
57.8
71.8
79.3
55.1
69.5
77
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
55.1 in
104.3
171.7
101.5
166.5
171.7 in
Length
166.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.28 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
DYB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
23.79 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1263 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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