Ford Focus RS vs. Scion FR-S
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Highlights
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$41,120
Starting MSRP
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$25,305
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded H-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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200 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
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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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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200 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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350 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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151 @ 6400
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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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P235/35YR19
Front Tire Size
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P215/45WR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P235/35YR19
Rear Tire Size
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P215/45WR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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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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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire 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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19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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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 (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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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
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Measurements
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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39 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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101 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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77 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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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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N/A
Trunk Volume
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7 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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53 in
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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173 in
Length, Overall
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167 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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30 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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58 in
Height, Overall
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51 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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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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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Weight & Capacity
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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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3,434 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,758 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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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
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
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
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Optional
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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390
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2016 Scion FR-S?
The 2018 Ford Focus RS and the 2016 Scion FR-S are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2016 Scion FR-S?
The 2016 Scion FR-S 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 2016 Scion FR-S?
The 2016 Scion FR-S is cheaper than the 2018 Ford Focus RS with a $25,305 starting MSRP versus a $41,120 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2018 Ford Focus RS or the 2016 Scion FR-S?
The 2016 Scion FR-S has a better safety rating than the 2018 Ford Focus RS according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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