The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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, 2.4 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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
172.8 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.14 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
DEH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 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
138 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
18.91 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
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
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
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft