The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 41,000

€ 20,500
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 1.6 Ti-VCT is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Focus RS
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
171.6
104.3
172.8
171.6 in
Length
172.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Focus RS
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
16.55 %

General
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
345 hp
Focus RS
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Focus RS
Performance
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Focus RS
122 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Focus RS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
31 mpg
Focus RS
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
579 mi
Range
500 mi
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
500 mi
Focus RS
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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