The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 41,000

€ 20,300

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus RS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57.9
71.8
79.5
55.9
69.5
77
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
172.8
101.5
165.5
172.8 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.98 %

General
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
DYB-RS
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
526 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft






29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft