The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
71.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.4 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
171.6 in
Length
176.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
545 lb
15.65 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
DYB
Generation
ZE1
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 (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
154 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
24 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
475 mi
Range
163 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 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).
49.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft