The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 35,500

€ 45,500

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
57.2
71.9
77.9
55.3
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.2 in
Height
55.3 in
106.3
172.8
103.6
170.2
172.8 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.65 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
DEH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3 Sportback
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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