The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 41,000

€ 32,900

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 length, but the Focus RS is 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller.
Focus RS
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
57.9
71.8
79.5
57.2
71.9
77.9
71.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.2 in
104.3
172.8
106.3
172.8
172.8 in
Length
172.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Focus RS
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.36 %

General
Focus RS
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
DYB-RS
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Focus RS
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Focus RS
345 hp
276 hp
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
Focus RS
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Focus RS
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Focus RS
31 mpg
30 mpg
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
38 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
500 mi
Range
409 mi
Focus RS
500 mi
409 mi
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Focus RS
145.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Focus RS
Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft





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