The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 35,500

€ 25,900

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.2
71.9
77.9
56
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.2 in
Height
56 in
106.3
172.8
101.5
169
172.8 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.49 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft