The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 41,000

€ 24,800

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 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
165.9
172.8 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.73 %

General
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
428 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
151.6 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft






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