The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 41,000
€ 34,900
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 3.2.
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.45 %
General
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 3.2
DYB-RS
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 3.2
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
500 mi
Range
396 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
