The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 23,700
€ 36,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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
165.9
171.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.77 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3
DYB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28.62 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
62 mpg
city
19 mpg
76 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
969 mi
Range
409 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
969 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
70 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).
172.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
70 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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
