The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 25,700
€ 40,100
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 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 1.5 TDCi 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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi S3
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
56 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
867 mi
Range
449 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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
