The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 41,000
€ 25,800
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
172.8 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.09 %
General
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
DYB-RS
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
814 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft
