The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
71.8 in
Width
70 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
172.8 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.55 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
DYB-RS
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
9.2 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft