The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 28,300
€ 35,500
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 3.2
58.4
71.8
79.3
55.9
69.5
77
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
166.9
171.6 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 3.2
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
15.91 %
General
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 3.2
DYB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
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 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 3.2
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
396 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 ST
136.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
