The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 29,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
171.7 in
Length
166.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.08 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
12.83 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft