The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 41,000
€ 28,300
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 ST is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Focus ST
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 ST
Focus RS
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.82 %
General
Focus ST
Focus RS
DYB
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 ST
Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Focus ST
247 hp
345 hp
Focus RS
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Focus RS
Performance
Focus ST
Focus RS
154 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Focus ST
Focus RS
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Focus ST
33 mpg
31 mpg
Focus RS
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
475 mi
Range
500 mi
Focus ST
475 mi
500 mi
Focus RS
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 ST
136.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Focus ST
Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 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
