The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 28,300
€ 36,600
€ 28,300
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 ST is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
58.4
71.8
79.3
55.1
69.5
77
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.4 in
Height
55.1 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.9
171.6 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.87 %
General
Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
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 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
409 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
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
