The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 27,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.4
71.8
79.3
56
69.5
78.5
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.4 in
Height
56 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
169
171.6 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.53 %
General
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
DYB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
504 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
