Audi RS3 8V or Ford Focus Mk3?

2015–2020 vs 2011–2018 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: RS3 8V 4,479 mm, Focus Mk3 4,556 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: RS3 8V 315 l, Focus Mk3 476 l.
Lowest consumption: RS3 8V 8.1 l/100 km, Focus Mk3 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: RS3 8V 270–294 kW, Focus Mk3 77–184 kW.
Standard equipment: RS3 8V 40 items (Basis), Focus Mk3 31 items (Trend).
On Autodrom: Focus Mk3 from €10,800 (1 listing); no RS3 8V is listed right now.

Audi RS3 8V2015–2020 · 3 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Focus Mk32011–2018 · 10 engines · Trend, Titanium, ST-Line, AmbienteSpecifications →1 listing from €10,800 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS3 8V2015–2020no listings	Ford Focus Mk32011–20181 listing · from €10,800
Dimensions
Length	Length4,335 mm–4,479 mm	Length4,358 mm–4,556 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm–1,802 mm	Width1,823 mm
Height	Height1,397 mm–1,411 mm	Height1,471 mm–1,505 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm	Wheelbase2,648 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–315 l	Trunk volume277 l–476 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,585 kg–1,595 kg	Curb weight1,263 kg–1,437 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank53 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2011–2018
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines10
Power	Power270–294 kW (367–400 hp)	Power77–184 kW (105–250 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 367	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.5 TDCi 120
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · 2.5 TFSI 400	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · ST 2.0 EcoBoost
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed248 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Trend
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Basis	Items in the base trim31 · Trend
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition	Items in the top trim36 · Titanium
Equipment · Comfort12 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€10,800

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS3 8V or Ford Focus Mk3?

Length: Ford Focus Mk3 4,556 mm, Audi RS3 8V 4,479 mm (a 77 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,648 vs 2,631 mm. Boot: 476 vs 315 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS3 8V or Ford Focus Mk3?

The most frugal Audi RS3 8V uses 8.1 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 367); the most frugal Ford Focus Mk3 3.8 l/100 km (1.5 TDCi 120).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS3 8V or Ford Focus Mk3?

The strongest Audi RS3 8V makes 294 kW (400 hp) (2.5 TFSI 400); the strongest Ford Focus Mk3 184 kW (250 hp) (ST 2.0 EcoBoost).

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