The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 20,300
€ 35,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 1.1 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.2
71.9
77.9
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.2 in
103.1
173.8
106.3
172.8
173.8 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.16 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
GH
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
497 mi
Range
414 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







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


















