The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 41,000
€ 36,600
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
57.9
71.8
79.5
55.1
69.5
77
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.1 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 S3
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
500 mi
Range
409 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
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
