The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 43,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.3
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.3 in
106.3
172.7
103.6
170.2
172.7 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3 Sportback
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.43 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3 Sportback
DEH
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3 Sportback
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
60 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
488 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
