The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 26,800

€ 41,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
57.8
71.8
79.3
55.2
70
77.4
71.8 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.2 in
104.3
171.7
102.2
167.4
171.7 in
Length
167.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.48 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
DYB
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
488 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
488 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).
132.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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