The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 39,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.2
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
169.4
172.7 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.8 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
DEH
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 Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
