Ford Focus ST vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

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2018 Ford Focus ST
$25,170
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$17,795
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$25,170
Starting MSRP
$17,795
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
252 hp
Horsepower
148 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

270 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
145 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
252 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
148 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

18 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P235/40YR18
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P235/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size

Suspension

Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
172 in
Length, Overall
182 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
60 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
39 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
104 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
53 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
58 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
91 ft³
Passenger Volume
94 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
38 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
61 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
45 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,223 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
620
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2018 Ford Focus ST is more reliable than the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2018 Focus ST versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Lancer.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is more fuel efficient than the 2018 Ford Focus ST with 28 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus ST or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is cheaper than the 2018 Ford Focus ST with a $17,795 starting MSRP versus a $25,170 starting MSRP.

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