The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
71.8 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.4 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
171.6 in
Length
167.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.42 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
534 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
9.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft