Ford Focus RS vs. Ford Focus ST
$41,120
$25,170
Highlights
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$41,120
|
$25,170
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
350 hp
|
252 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
350 @ 6000
|
252 @ 5500
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.3 L/138
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
350 @ 3200
|
270 @ 2500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/35YR19
|
P235/40YR18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
18 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
18 X 7 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Full-Size
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/35YR19
|
P235/40YR18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Full-Size in
|
Suspension
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Short And Long Arm
|
Short And Long Arm
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Short And Long Arm
|
Short And Long Arm
|
Steering
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
37 ft
|
Measurements
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
72 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
33 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
104 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
45 ft³
|
45 ft³
|
| Passenger Volume |
91 ft³
|
91 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
24 ft³
|
24 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Length, Overall |
173 in
|
172 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,434 lbs
|
3,223 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
12 gal
|
Safety
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Optional
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
590
|
590
|
Brakes
| 2018 Ford Focus RS | 2018 Ford Focus ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
13 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
11 in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2018 Ford Focus ST?
The 2018 Ford Focus RS is more reliable than the 2018 Ford Focus ST according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2018 Focus RS versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2018 Focus ST.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2018 Ford Focus ST?
The 2018 Ford Focus ST is more fuel efficient than the 2018 Ford Focus RS with 25 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2018 Ford Focus ST?
The 2018 Ford Focus ST is cheaper than the 2018 Ford Focus RS with a $25,170 starting MSRP versus a $41,120 starting MSRP.
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