The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
172.8 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.14 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft