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