The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 38,200
€ 27,900
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.1
69.5
77
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.1 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
166.5
172.7 in
Length
166.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.91 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3
DEH
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
60 mpg
city
20 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
835 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
