The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 41,000

€ 26,400

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.49 %

General
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
165 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
610 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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