The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
€ 29,900

€ 36,500

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.9
71.8
79.3
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
171.7
103.8
169.7
171.7 in
Length
169.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.2 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
12.83 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
647 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft