The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 32,900
€ 31,700
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.2
71.9
77.9
55.9
70
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.2 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.8
102.4
166.8
172.8 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.5 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
DEH
Generation
8V
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
471 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
409 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
