The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
€ 28,300
€ 31,300
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus ST is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
58.4
71.8
79.3
61
69.7
77.6
71.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.4 in
Height
61 in
104.3
171.6
106.3
175
171.6 in
Length
175 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
16.96 %
General
Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
DYB
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Performance
Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
154 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 138 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
24 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
475 mi
Range
124 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
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).
48.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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












