Audi S3 vs Ford Focus ST 170
| Category | Ford Focus ST 170 | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 170 / 168 | 210 / 207 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 196 / 145 | 270 / 199 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1265 / 2789 | 1407 / 3102 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 135 / 133 | 149 / 147 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €48,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus ST 170 | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:25.00 | 1:20.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST 170 | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.8 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.9 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.3 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 11.6 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 13.6 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 15.5 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 20.7 s | 16.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 29.4 s | 23.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 48.8 s | 32.8 s |
| 1000 m | 29.3 s | 27.4 s @ 191.9 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 8.0 s | 5.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 10.1 s | 8.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 10.3 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 13.8 s | 10.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 39.9 s | 26.4 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 8.1 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 22.9 s | 17.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.6 s @ 72.7 mph | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 16.0 s | 14.7 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 29.3 s @ 111.2 mph | 25.9 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST 170 | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 216 kph (134 mph) | 238 kph (148 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.36 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) | 64.9 kph (40.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.9 l/100 km (40 mpg US / 48 UK) | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST 170 | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 86 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 58 | 100 |
| Overall | 75 | 100 |
Verdict
S3 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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