Ford Focus RS vs Audi S3
| Category | Audi S3 | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.3 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 310 / 306 | 350 / 345 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1502 / 3311 | 1557 / 3433 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 206 / 204 | 225 / 222 |
| Average price | €50,000 | €43,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S3 | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Mendig AFB Circuit | 2:03.35 | 1:59.83 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.10 | 1:14.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S3 | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.0 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.0 s | 18.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 92.6 mph | 9.4 s @ 90.7 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi S3 | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.2 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 9.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.8 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.8 s | 14.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.3 s | 15.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi S3 | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 18.9 s @ 1654 ft | 20.1 s @ 1755 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 137 m (450 ft) | 134 m (438 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S3 | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 188 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 1841 | 1878 |
| Total | 2029 | 2078 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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