The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 25,100

€ 38,200

€ 25,100
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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
58.4
71.8
79.3
55.1
69.5
77
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.4 in
Height
55.1 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
166.5
171.6 in
Length
166.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.87 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.33 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
40 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
579 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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