The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
€ 23,700

€ 41,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3 Sportback
57.8
71.8
79.3
55.3
70.3
77.4
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.3 in
104.3
171.7
103.6
170.2
171.7 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3 Sportback
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.01 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3 Sportback
DYB
Generation
8V
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 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3 Sportback
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28.62 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mpg
city
26 mpg
76 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
969 mi
Range
488 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
969 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
70 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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