The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 41,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 1.2 inches shorter and 0 inches lower.
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Focus RS
57.8
71.8
79.3
57.9
71.8
79.5
71.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
171.7
104.3
172.8
171.7 in
Length
172.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Focus RS
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.35 %

General
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Focus RS
DYB
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
345 hp
Focus RS
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Focus RS
Performance
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Focus RS
138 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Focus RS
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Focus RS
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
31 mpg
Focus RS
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
500 mi
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
500 mi
Focus RS
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft